Audi allroad ForumAll the traditional Audi strengths of quality and comfort are present in the Allroad. It's an extremely well built and spacious car with some extra versatility over a standard estate. (Audi Allroad Forum)
When I had my 70K something service, I assumed I would need a timing belt change and throught I'd also have the water pump swapped as a preventive measure. When I picked it up the service guy (this is at a Wiesbaden, Germany Audi Dealership, getting my US model 4.2 Allroad serviced) said my model had a timing chain that had no recommended replacement schedule by the fatory. He had no idea this 4.2 motor had a chain until they took off the front cover. I accepted that at face value, but wonder - that chain can't last forever. For that matter, ditto on the water pump, which was left unswapped since the chain didn't have to come out. Do any members know the life of the 4.2 timing chains, or if "failure" on the road means valves clashing with pistons and a motor rebuild?
I only know the 2.7 is recomended at 85K I think. I have latly noticed a strong smell from the exhaust. Did you notice this when you replaced the rear seal?
no smell from the exhaust. But I noticed a gradual loss of engine oil. It had apparently seeped into the front transaxle. So they had to change tranny oil when they changed the seal. As I understood it.
Hey Dragoncoach,
I have an '01 with 179,800 miles and it is tight and strong. The valve cover gaskets are the only part of the engine that has been opened. It has been
using Mobil 1 0-40 every 3500miles and has never let me down.
It says chain never has to be replaced, but the way i see it, if you done over 150k and have engine stripped changing something else might as well do it. Its like auto gearbox oil, I suppose, Audi say its "for life"
I've got 120k on my 2001- replaced alternator, cv joints brakes, tie rod ends and recently butsted my a/c. Minor electrical issues. Engine still runs quite fast and smooth.
My temporary solution to front left shock that won't hold pressure when parked is to leave my shock setting at level-three. For whatever reason, the shocks hold pressure at this setting when parked, and still lower down appropropriately as speed increases. It also worked great when we had snow around the local area piled up along curbs (I have to park in the street at home along a curb) in February and March. I also just took my '04 4.2 Allroad on a trip from Wiesbaden, Germany to Burgundy/Dijon, France area - added 1200 more miles. She ran smoothly on the autobahn cruising between 80 and 100mph, which is my self-imposed speed limit given approx 104,000 miles on the motor. She still purrs and accelerates well on long stretches and in and around hilly areas where I live near Heidelberg. But I am starting to notice a faint click to my left front driving around town as I brake - time for a CV joint change? On next service I'll ask for an estimate to fix the shocks and any other suspension issues "right".
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