Possible dead engine :( edit: new engine on way :)

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Possible dead engine :( edit: new engine on way :)

Post by HYFR » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:10 pm

An engine eating itself is VERY VERY rare!
Markmyatt7 wrote:I pick my RS4 Saturday from a private seller (Klauster). Is it worth getting a warranty or something similar? Where would I start ie what company does warranty cover for this car and that is worthwhile and not just a moneymaking scheme?

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Re: Possible dead engine :( edit: new engine on way :)

Post by murph7355 » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:19 am

Rs4martin wrote:...

Think I'm going to ask for the damaged piston as a souvenir.
Was going to suggest this :) Piston and rod as a paper weight.

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Re: Possible dead engine :( edit: new engine on way :)

Post by bam_bam » Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:38 am

murph7355 wrote:
Rs4martin wrote:...

Think I'm going to ask for the damaged piston as a souvenir.
Was going to suggest this :) Piston and rod as a paper weight.
I'd turn it into a <beep> for the missus.
No matter where you go, there you are.

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Re: Possible dead engine :( edit: new engine on way :)

Post by Rs4mar » Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:21 pm

Finally got my car back this morning! Too happy for words! :jump:
2019 Ara Blue RS3

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2006 Sprint Blue RS4

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Re: Possible dead engine :( edit: new engine on way :)

Post by Ian_C » Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:40 pm

Excellent!!!!
B5 B6 B7 B9

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Re: Possible dead engine :( edit: new engine on way :)

Post by BillTheButcher » Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:55 pm

Great news. Now sell it to me for £12k. :beerchug: :mrgreen:

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Re: Possible dead engine :( edit: new engine on way :)

Post by Rs4mar » Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:25 pm

Just readvertised in cars section, grab yourself a bargain (not 12k) :thumbs:
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