Running issues on a newly bought D2

[Snaggle57]

Had a similar thing with bouncing revs on my 97 a4 2.8 (manual) the cam gaskets always leak on these engines it's nothing to panic about, Had a few v6 models & they all do. the breather pipe replacement is what solved mine, it's very common, mine was full of white gunk so it couldn't breathe, was like cottage cheese in there, it's easy enough to take them off & check & they're not expensive to replace if you need to

[Resolutionary]

YorkshireBloke - appreciate the words of caution, this garage has replaced gearbox oil on my previous Allroad 2.7TT and B7 A4 3.2, all good so far - they're VAG specialists in the truest sense!

Snaggle57 - so true about V6 lumps ejaculating oil like it's in fashion. Gets quite tedious though, and I found evidence of sealant around the nearside gasket so I think a bodge has been performed in the past. I too expect it's the breather pipe playing up - would be an inexpensive and easy fix for sure!

I'll let you know how I get on

[27litres]

Just how well do these 2.8's perform?
I had a 2.6 (12V) in my old A4 and that was quite entertaining to drive, if not blisteringly fast.
115kW (150hp) and 1380kg for the A4Q
145kW (193hp) and 1580kg (Wow!) for the A8QS

Some quick Marty maths puts them at 83.33kW/T and 92.77kW/T.
Allowing for the fact that the factory curb weights and real life curb weights rarely equate, the A8 has higher overall mass and can carry more fuel, is an automatic (vs my A4's manual) I would expect them to have similar real world performance. Which is quite adequate from my A4 memories!

[Resolutionary]

Originally Posted by 27litres

Just how well do these 2.8's perform?
I had a 2.6 (12V) in my old A4 and that was quite entertaining to drive, if not blisteringly fast.
115kW (150hp) and 1380kg for the A4Q
145kW (193hp) and 1580kg (Wow!) for the A8QS

Some quick Marty maths puts them at 83.33kW/T and 92.77kW/T.
Allowing for the fact that the factory curb weights and real life curb weights rarely equate, the A8 has higher overall mass and can carry more fuel, is an automatic (vs my A4's manual) I would expect them to have similar real world performance. Which is quite adequate from my A4 memories!

Having replaced my 3.2 B7 A4 with one of these, I was expecting it to be quite sluggish in comparison but it's surprisingly spritely for such a boat of a thing. Not going to set any world records but the 2.8 does get a move on for such a lazy lump, sounds pretty good too. However I didn't get this car to do anything remotely fast so it's more than adequate for my needs

[Resolutionary]

Update!

The motor has been taken apart for a proper look - image of what was found included!

As you can see, sealant was used whenever the gaskets were last replaced (why, I do not understand) and there is oil EVERYWHERE. The following has been done:

- New spark plugs
- New leads
- New cam cover gaskets
- New seals as required
- Good old clean up
- Crankcase ventilation hoses replaced
- K&N panel filter fitted
- Fresh oil and filter
- Coolant flush

I'm picking the car up later today and am hoping the running issues I had were due to the poor condition of the gaskets / oil seepage. Time will tell..!

[HPsauce]

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Originally Posted by HPsauce

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Thanks - Photobucket is messy these days. Image attached in previous post.. you'll see what I've had to deal with!