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Originally Posted by The Real MSH!
One of the best cars I ever owned, and I've regretted selling it ever since.
Turbos.
Make sure no nasty noises, squeals on boost. It's an engine out job to resolve, and really needs to be done in pairs.
Manifolds. Earlier ones had a tendency to shed bits (allegedly) leading to turbo damage, and lambda damage.
Good service record, with good oil. It's a 'glass' engine if I'm not mistaken, using the Alusil alloy block. Short cuts in the servicing are not good.
I believe most are running with a number of existing faults. The likes of MRC might be a good port of call.
Mine easily returned 30mpg with sensible driving, and easily returned top teens with big-grin driving. On standard tyres, it was hoot in Northumberlands winter, and embarrassed a friend who had a Beemer that couldn't get out of the drive in the snow.
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Nope...
Cast iron and it's a
rock solid engine. One of the best Audi ever made.
Standard drivetrain (except front axles) is good for 1.000+ BHP. In that case use front axels from Audi 100/200.
Standard engine is good for 400+ BHP on software and K04 turbos. Add standard 2.4L (N/A) heads with RS4 cams and RS4 manifolds for 500+ BHP - just keep the sodium filled valves
