joykiller

Rev counter started misbehaving ie,idling at 0 but still working one day,back to normal the next day and now not working at all! (the rest of the cluster works 100% as it should) Any ideas folks?

Well,if it really is fixed after this and it doesnt cost mega bucks for a new adjuster,I'll be keeping as it should run as good as new!!! (fingers crossed) Still not heard from audi yet tho

Further news! I am now told by audi that the camshaft timing chain adjuster is shot!! The result of this is that the inlet cam is out of sync with the exhaust cam How can all these components fail at the same time? Needless to say i will be buying bmw again from now on, had 10 years trouble free with them

599.00 all in Independent garage quote 450- 500 At least with audi the work and parts are warrantied for 2 years

#update # Turns out all the idle rollers e.t.c.... Are lose/worn and need replacing as does the cambelt and water pump All of the above is preventing the timing from running in sync

Its now at audi Nottingham They said they would start by setting the timing e.t.c... up from scratch and try and figure out what's going on I seriously don't think its anything major but baffled as to why the oil pressure warning flashes up if i travel further than 4 miles,odd. Will post any news

2003 a3 2.0 fsi wouldnt start last week,just had new timing chain and cam pos sensor fitted,starts o.k now but idle tickover is so low and lumpy it cuts out in traffic ie, when stopping at traffic lights e.t.c... Had more work done,timing chain was out by half a tooth,also had a oil service Now starts fine cold and ticks over perfect, but now struggles to start when warm and oil warning light comes on even though its had a new filter and oil!! Pulling my hair out,any ideas folks?