B6 v B7

4.2 V8 40v Naturally Aspirated - 339bhp
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B6 v B7

Post by DavidE » Mon Jan 04, 2016 7:19 pm

Hi,

Did the tensioner issues ever get sorted on the V8?

I was kind of thinking they would have resolved the issue through failures and recall by the time the B7 arrived?

Just want to work out what is best B6 or B7 for me

Thanks

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Re: B6 v B7

Post by marc1 » Mon Jan 04, 2016 11:00 pm

Pretty sure both dos it. The B7 was only a mild update and facelift.

I would be buying this if I was after a V8 S4: viewtopic.php?f=63&t=118323

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Re: B6 v B7

Post by cobraBLACK » Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:17 pm

The B7 guide(s) were uprated slightly but not enough.

JHM sell better ones which are either from RS4s or based on the RS4 design (they have metal parts inside).

Your choice between the two models pretty much comes down to styling preference. If the car has more than 100k the timing service should be done. If not, get enough of a discount to do it yourself.
Audi S4 Avant (B6, 2004) in Goodwood Green.

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Re: B6 v B7

Post by Gad1275 » Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:25 pm

DavidE wrote:Hi,

Did the tensioner issues ever get sorted on the V8?

I was kind of thinking they would have resolved the issue through failures and recall by the time the B7 arrived?

Just want to work out what is best B6 or B7 for me

Thanks
I have a B6 S4 CABRIOLET for sale 82k tensioners done under audi warranty - receipt on file its in the classifieds :D

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Re: B6 v B7

Post by DavidE » Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:26 pm

Thanks for the offer but I'm after an avant

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