Neary all the RS4 engines i have seen that have let go have had bent or snapped rods. The RS4 rods are different to the S4 ones and unique to the RS4. I would replace the rods if going for bid power.
If you are going to replace the rods then balancing is essential.
Mark
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- Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:35 pm
- Forum: RS4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1999-2001
- Topic: Anybody remember any con rod failures?
- Replies: 6
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- Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:41 am
- Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
- Topic: RS4 Parts for sale
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1582
RS4 Parts for sale
I have a couple of sets of RS4 intakes for sale if anyone is interested: 2 x Airbox 078 133 837 BQ 2 x MAF 077 133 471 BK 2 x Accordian Hose 078 129 627 P 2 x Aluminium Y pipe 078 133 351 F 2 sets of Aluminium pressure pipes up to throttle body 078 145 683 J and 686 J also available are the 3 carbon...
- Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:11 pm
- Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
- Topic: RS4 turbos wanted
- Replies: 0
- Views: 347
RS4 turbos wanted
Don't need to be new or shiny but must be in good enough condition to refurbish.
Cheers
Mark
Cheers
Mark
- Mon Mar 22, 2004 6:59 pm
- Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
- Topic: Dunlop SP8000 245/40/17 for RS2
- Replies: 0
- Views: 325
Dunlop SP8000 245/40/17 for RS2
All three are part worn, two have 6mm of tread remaining the other has 5mm. Any one interested?
- Tue Mar 09, 2004 4:20 pm
- Forum: RS2 (B4) 1994-1995
- Topic: So where are all you RHD owners?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5761
Re: So where are all you RHD owners?
I have a Polar Silver 95 plate RHD (standard spec)
- Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:22 pm
- Forum: RS2 (B4) 1994-1995
- Topic: How many RS2 owners do we have here ?
- Replies: 109
- Views: 19218
Re: How many RS2 owners do we have here ?
And another late entry...
Polar Silver, standard spec 57K
Polar Silver, standard spec 57K
- Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:12 pm
- Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
- Topic: Wanted - rs2 original alloys
- Replies: 2
- Views: 649
Wanted - rs2 original alloys
Hi Guys/Gals,
Looking for a couple of original RS2 Cup alloys.
Looking for a couple of original RS2 Cup alloys.