How many miles on your allroad?

[Mark from Dayton]

I have a 2004 Allroad 2.7 with 92K. very little problem, replaced ignition coil at 55K doing front airbags now. I love it.

[gauangeles]

Problems so far were a rear engine oil seal neededreplacement (at 97K miles), and at around 100K noticed I'm have the droopy air shocks on the front.

[Chippy757]

Originally Posted by gauangeles

Problems so far were a rear engine oil seal neededreplacement (at 97K miles), and at around 100K noticed I'm have the droopy air shocks on the front.

Looks like these 4.2 lumps are quite solid, make sure you replace chain on time...

[gauangeles]

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?

[Mark from Dayton]

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?

[gauangeles]

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.

[ytmarine]

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.

[Chippy757]

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"