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corne · 06-13-2006, 10:43 AM

Hi I had a 1990 Audi 200 2.2 5Cyl (Locally called 500 SE) also had the problem with the leaky oil cap, that was a common problem because of the gradient of the engine, lying 30 deg to the left, the tappets throw up the oil against the oil cap, then the seal starts to leak. You CAN fix it just get a tappet coverinside (It comes over the tappets to stop oil throw up against the oil cap) that was too much trouble for me so I just opened the bonnet every day and take a cloth and remove the oil.
also works good
I also had alot of problems I had the gearbox , automatic fixed 3 times. the power steering 9 TIMES!!!!!!!! the place I took the car to did a sh###y job .that's why. my radiator also leaked, just got fedup and bought a new one problem solved(saved money for a long while), after that the pipes behind the gearbox that kept it cool disentergrated, almost lost my gearbox for a fourth time, I also had to replace my expantion tank!!! And 2 fuel pumps ,CV joints ,electric window switches. handles to open the car, heater core, gas struts for bonnet,replace material that covered the inside of the roof, Numerous electric problems!! I believe I had my share of troubles, I now own a 2.8 A6 Touch wood I did not have too many troubles.

The best of luck I know what it feels like. My car is going for a service tomorrow. It is going to cost me almost $1000 but I pay it with a smile. My car will just be going longer without troubles
Corne

06-13-2006, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
corne Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 63 Gallery: (0)	Hi I had a 1990 Audi 200 2.2 5Cyl (Locally called 500 SE) also had the problem with the leaky oil cap, that was a common problem because of the gradient of the engine, lying 30 deg to the left, the tappets throw up the oil against the oil cap, then the seal starts to leak. You CAN fix it just get a tappet coverinside (It comes over the tappets to stop oil throw up against the oil cap) that was too much trouble for me so I just opened the bonnet every day and take a cloth and remove the oil. also works good I also had alot of problems I had the gearbox , automatic fixed 3 times. the power steering 9 TIMES!!!!!!!! the place I took the car to did a sh###y job .that's why. my radiator also leaked, just got fedup and bought a new one problem solved(saved money for a long while), after that the pipes behind the gearbox that kept it cool disentergrated, almost lost my gearbox for a fourth time, I also had to replace my expantion tank!!! And 2 fuel pumps ,CV joints ,electric window switches. handles to open the car, heater core, gas struts for bonnet,replace material that covered the inside of the roof, Numerous electric problems!! I believe I had my share of troubles, I now own a 2.8 A6 Touch wood I did not have too many troubles. The best of luck I know what it feels like. My car is going for a service tomorrow. It is going to cost me almost $1000 but I pay it with a smile. My car will just be going longer without troubles Corne Last edited by corne : 06-13-2006 at 10:56 AM.