After many years of being out there in the wilderness, I finally have the opportunity to buy a 98 S4 biturbo. I cant wait to get her as Ive just laid a deposit down. Shes in Red and in mint condition considering she has 109K on the clock.
The Engine sounds wonderful, the bodywork is great and so is the interior, however one thing is bugging me. This is where I need your help. When I turn off the ignition I get a little clattering noise, it last about 1-2 secs top. I only get it when I turn the ignition off , and not vice versa. Ive had a friend look at it and he has said its not the bottom engine or the engine itself, because it is super creamy on startup from cold.
The only thing that may be linked with it is there is some oil leak from the bottom of the gearbox, and also on the rear driveshafts.
Its something that I would want to sort out. So in your years of ownership of these machines have you any ideas or suggestion of what it could be?
...btw she is loved more than the wife!