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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:04 am
Post subject: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
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Hi, I just bought a 2001 A4 1.8T Fwd Trip with 116K miles on it a few
days ago. This morning the car started up fine (the OK! display came
on) and I drove to the end of my street where I stopped at a stop sign.
At the stop, the car turned off by its-self and wouldn't restart after
that. Here's what happens when I try to restart my car.
1. All the lights turn on and everything electronic works fine.
2. The engine makes a "whiirrrrr"ing noise, but does not turn.
I didn't think it was the battery, but I tried jump starting it
anyways. That didn't work, so its not the battery.
I've spent a considerable time searching the forum and from the info
posted I think its the starter.
To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
the engine crank. Someone in a previous post suggested that tapping the
starter with a hammer to see if that works. I'd like to try that but I
have no idea where the starter is and what it looks like 
Also, I'm still not 100% convinced that its the starter because that
still doesn't explain why the car died in the first place.
So what do you guys think? Starter or something else? Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
I'd really be grateful if someone in the area (Orlando, FL) would be
willing to stop by and help me solve this problem or if someone could
recommend a good (and relatively inexpensive!) mechanic who I can take
the car to.
Someone in a previous post recommended Hans in altamonte springs, but
that was a year old post. Any comments or other alternatives?
Also, I'd like to get involved with local Audi owners, I don't know
much about auto repair but I'm handy with tools and willing to learn.
If someone has any projects that they need some help on, I'd like to
help. (Or if someone would like to help/guide me though repairing my
own car!)
Get in touch with me guys, I'm in the UCF Area. I see lots of nice
looking A4's cruising along. Where art thou? 
Please somebody come around and help me figure out what to do with my
current problem, it'd be great if somebody could bring a VAG! |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:10 am
Post subject: Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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lol..thats funny, thanks for the idea though!
On Nov 17, 12:52 pm, "Bill" wrote:
> Don't laugh, but... Do you have a cigarette lighter low on your console? Is
> the lighter in it?
> My son threw his change on the area in front of his shifter, and a coin fell
> into where the cigarette lighter is when he hit the brakes car died.
> my2cents.
>
> --
> please reply to bargerw NO @ SPAM bellsouth.net and remove the NOSPAM
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> "Sami D." wrote in messagenews:1163783045.995371.265320@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
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> > Hi, I just bought a 2001 A4 1.8T Fwd Trip with 116K miles on it a few
> > days ago. This morning the car started up fine (the OK! display came
> > on) and I drove to the end of my street where I stopped at a stop sign.
> > At the stop, the car turned off by its-self and wouldn't restart after
> > that. Here's what happens when I try to restart my car.
>
> > 1. All the lights turn on and everything electronic works fine.
> > 2. The engine makes a "whiirrrrr"ing noise, but does not turn.
>
> > I didn't think it was the battery, but I tried jump starting it
> > anyways. That didn't work, so its not the battery.
>
> > I've spent a considerable time searching the forum and from the info
> > posted I think its the starter.
> > To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
> > the engine crank. Someone in a previous post suggested that tapping the
> > starter with a hammer to see if that works. I'd like to try that but I
> > have no idea where the starter is and what it looks like
>
> > Also, I'm still not 100% convinced that its the starter because that
> > still doesn't explain why the car died in the first place.
>
> > So what do you guys think? Starter or something else? Any help would be
> > greatly appreciated.
>
> > I'd really be grateful if someone in the area (Orlando, FL) would be
> > willing to stop by and help me solve this problem or if someone could
> > recommend a good (and relatively inexpensive!) mechanic who I can take
> > the car to.
>
> > Someone in a previous post recommended Hans in altamonte springs, but
> > that was a year old post. Any comments or other alternatives?
>
> > Also, I'd like to get involved with local Audi owners, I don't know
> > much about auto repair but I'm handy with tools and willing to learn.
> > If someone has any projects that they need some help on, I'd like to
> > help. (Or if someone would like to help/guide me though repairing my
> > own car!)
>
> > Get in touch with me guys, I'm in the UCF Area. I see lots of nice
> > looking A4's cruising along. Where art thou?
>
> > Please somebody come around and help me figure out what to do with my
> > current problem, it'd be great if somebody could bring a VAG! |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:17 am
Post subject: Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hey, thanks for the detailed reply. I want to give it a try, but
someone suggested that the timing belt might have broken (what do you
guys think?) and if that has happening, actually turning the engine
might cause engine damage right?
Do guys think it might be a timing belt snap? Somebody else told me
that its probably not the timing belt because the engine would still
turn when I try to start the car.
On Nov 17, 12:57 pm, Peter Bell wrote:
> In message
> "Sami D." wrote:
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> > Hi, I just bought a 2001 A4 1.8T Fwd Trip with 116K miles on it a few... I guess you mean 'Tip' as in Tiptronic!
>
> [Snip]
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> > 1. All the lights turn on and everything electronic works fine.
> > 2. The engine makes a "whiirrrrr"ing noise, but does not turn.Okay, so the starter is spinning, but the engine itself isn't turning
> over?
>
> It should be a pre-engaged starter, so won't spin until it thinks the
> gear is meshed with the ring gear on the flywheel. I would guess, then,
> that a tooth or two has stripped from the ring gear. The best thing to
> do is to turn the engine over slightly, by hand and then try the starter
> again. Since it's an auto (Tip), you won't be able to turn the engine
> by selecting a gear and pushing te car. The best way to turn the engine
> would be to get a spanner onto the nut holding the crank pulley.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily') >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:52 pm
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Don't laugh, but... Do you have a cigarette lighter low on your console? Is
the lighter in it?
My son threw his change on the area in front of his shifter, and a coin fell
into where the cigarette lighter is when he hit the brakes car died.
my2cents.
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please reply to bargerw NO @ SPAM bellsouth.net and remove the NOSPAM
"Sami D." wrote in message
> Hi, I just bought a 2001 A4 1.8T Fwd Trip with 116K miles on it a few
> days ago. This morning the car started up fine (the OK! display came
> on) and I drove to the end of my street where I stopped at a stop sign.
> At the stop, the car turned off by its-self and wouldn't restart after
> that. Here's what happens when I try to restart my car.
>
> 1. All the lights turn on and everything electronic works fine.
> 2. The engine makes a "whiirrrrr"ing noise, but does not turn.
>
> I didn't think it was the battery, but I tried jump starting it
> anyways. That didn't work, so its not the battery.
>
> I've spent a considerable time searching the forum and from the info
> posted I think its the starter.
> To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
> the engine crank. Someone in a previous post suggested that tapping the
> starter with a hammer to see if that works. I'd like to try that but I
> have no idea where the starter is and what it looks like
>
> Also, I'm still not 100% convinced that its the starter because that
> still doesn't explain why the car died in the first place.
>
> So what do you guys think? Starter or something else? Any help would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> I'd really be grateful if someone in the area (Orlando, FL) would be
> willing to stop by and help me solve this problem or if someone could
> recommend a good (and relatively inexpensive!) mechanic who I can take
> the car to.
>
> Someone in a previous post recommended Hans in altamonte springs, but
> that was a year old post. Any comments or other alternatives?
>
> Also, I'd like to get involved with local Audi owners, I don't know
> much about auto repair but I'm handy with tools and willing to learn.
> If someone has any projects that they need some help on, I'd like to
> help. (Or if someone would like to help/guide me though repairing my
> own car!)
>
> Get in touch with me guys, I'm in the UCF Area. I see lots of nice
> looking A4's cruising along. Where art thou?
>
> Please somebody come around and help me figure out what to do with my
> current problem, it'd be great if somebody could bring a VAG!
> >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:43 pm
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yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
and i just bought the effing car.
On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse wrote:
> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D."
> wrote:
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> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
> doing so. >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:45 pm
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:57 pm
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"Sami D." wrote:
> Hi, I just bought a 2001 A4 1.8T Fwd Trip with 116K miles on it a few
.... I guess you mean 'Tip' as in Tiptronic!
[Snip]
> 1. All the lights turn on and everything electronic works fine.
> 2. The engine makes a "whiirrrrr"ing noise, but does not turn.
Okay, so the starter is spinning, but the engine itself isn't turning
over?
It should be a pre-engaged starter, so won't spin until it thinks the
gear is meshed with the ring gear on the flywheel. I would guess, then,
that a tooth or two has stripped from the ring gear. The best thing to
do is to turn the engine over slightly, by hand and then try the starter
again. Since it's an auto (Tip), you won't be able to turn the engine
by selecting a gear and pushing te car. The best way to turn the engine
would be to get a spanner onto the nut holding the crank pulley.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:10 pm
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On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D."
wrote:
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>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>and i just bought the effing car.
>
>
>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse wrote:
>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D."
>> wrote:
>>
>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>> doing so.
That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
all past service records. If previous service records are not
available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
factor these into the final price.
I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair. >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:32 pm
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On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:10:03 -0500, PeterD wrote:
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D."
>wrote:
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>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D."
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:41 pm
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"Sami D." wrote:
> Do guys think it might be a timing belt snap? Somebody else told me
> that its probably not the timing belt because the engine would still
> turn when I try to start the car.
I guess it's possible. The crank would still spin, and the pistons
move up and down but, because the camshaft drive fails, there's
little compression and the engine spins very easily. There would have
been a rattle when it came to a stop, as valves/pistons collided.
Turning the engine over slowly is unlikely to do any more damage than
has already occured.
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:36 am
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I second that!
When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
vehicle.
I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
Good luck!
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"PeterD" wrote in message
> On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D."
> wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D."
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
>>> >many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
> That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> all past service records. If previous service records are not
> available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> factor these into the final price.
>
> I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair. >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:48 am
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Sami D. wrote:
> Hi, I just bought a 2001 A4 1.8T Fwd Trip with 116K miles on it a few
> days ago. This morning the car started up fine (the OK! display came
> on) and I drove to the end of my street where I stopped at a stop sign.
> At the stop, the car turned off by its-self and wouldn't restart after
> that. Here's what happens when I try to restart my car.
>
> 1. All the lights turn on and everything electronic works fine.
> 2. The engine makes a "whiirrrrr"ing noise, but does not turn.
>
> I didn't think it was the battery, but I tried jump starting it
> anyways. That didn't work, so its not the battery.
>
> I've spent a considerable time searching the forum and from the info
> posted I think its the starter.
> To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
> the engine crank. Someone in a previous post suggested that tapping the
> starter with a hammer to see if that works. I'd like to try that but I
> have no idea where the starter is and what it looks like
DO NOT HIT TH STARTER WITH A HAMMER. It contains ceramic magnets that can be
easily shattered.
>
> Also, I'm still not 100% convinced that its the starter because that
> still doesn't explain why the car died in the first place.
>
> So what do you guys think? Starter or something else? Any help would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> I'd really be grateful if someone in the area (Orlando, FL) would be
> willing to stop by and help me solve this problem or if someone could
> recommend a good (and relatively inexpensive!) mechanic who I can take
> the car to.
>
> Someone in a previous post recommended Hans in altamonte springs, but
> that was a year old post. Any comments or other alternatives?
>
> Also, I'd like to get involved with local Audi owners, I don't know
> much about auto repair but I'm handy with tools and willing to learn.
> If someone has any projects that they need some help on, I'd like to
> help. (Or if someone would like to help/guide me though repairing my
> own car!)
>
> Get in touch with me guys, I'm in the UCF Area. I see lots of nice
> looking A4's cruising along. Where art thou?
>
> Please somebody come around and help me figure out what to do with my
> current problem, it'd be great if somebody could bring a VAG!
>
You may have broken a timing belt. If so do not try to start the engine. You
will ruin the valves because they are out of time with the crankshaft. The
engine may be stuck with the valves resting on the pistons and not allowing the
starter to turn the engine over. If this is you problem (and this is just a
guess) keep it in neutral and flat bed it to a reputable mechanic.
Check on AudiWorld.com for your local Audi owners in the regional forums.
Your problem may be something much less critical like a transmission interlock
switch or ... but be careful. >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:48 am
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Sami D. wrote:
> Hi, I just bought a 2001 A4 1.8T Fwd Trip with 116K miles on it a few
> days ago. This morning the car started up fine (the OK! display came
> on) and I drove to the end of my street where I stopped at a stop sign.
> At the stop, the car turned off by its-self and wouldn't restart after
> that. Here's what happens when I try to restart my car.
>
> 1. All the lights turn on and everything electronic works fine.
> 2. The engine makes a "whiirrrrr"ing noise, but does not turn.
>
> I didn't think it was the battery, but I tried jump starting it
> anyways. That didn't work, so its not the battery.
>
> I've spent a considerable time searching the forum and from the info
> posted I think its the starter.
> To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
> the engine crank. Someone in a previous post suggested that tapping the
> starter with a hammer to see if that works. I'd like to try that but I
> have no idea where the starter is and what it looks like
DO NOT HIT TH STARTER WITH A HAMMER. It contains ceramic magnets that can be
easily shattered.
>
> Also, I'm still not 100% convinced that its the starter because that
> still doesn't explain why the car died in the first place.
>
> So what do you guys think? Starter or something else? Any help would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> I'd really be grateful if someone in the area (Orlando, FL) would be
> willing to stop by and help me solve this problem or if someone could
> recommend a good (and relatively inexpensive!) mechanic who I can take
> the car to.
>
> Someone in a previous post recommended Hans in altamonte springs, but
> that was a year old post. Any comments or other alternatives?
>
> Also, I'd like to get involved with local Audi owners, I don't know
> much about auto repair but I'm handy with tools and willing to learn.
> If someone has any projects that they need some help on, I'd like to
> help. (Or if someone would like to help/guide me though repairing my
> own car!)
>
> Get in touch with me guys, I'm in the UCF Area. I see lots of nice
> looking A4's cruising along. Where art thou?
>
> Please somebody come around and help me figure out what to do with my
> current problem, it'd be great if somebody could bring a VAG!
>
You may have broken a timing belt. If so do not try to start the engine. You
will ruin the valves because they are out of time with the crankshaft. The
engine may be stuck with the valves resting on the pistons and not allowing the
starter to turn the engine over. If this is you problem (and this is just a
guess) keep it in neutral and flat bed it to a reputable mechanic.
Check on AudiWorld.com for your local Audi owners in the regional forums.
Your problem may be something much less critical like a transmission interlock
switch or ... but be careful. >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:49 am
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ok I maybe be showing my newbie-ness here, but what are:
OP and LOF?
On Nov 18, 9:12 am, PeterD wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:49:43 +1100, John Smith
> wrote:
>
>
>
> >dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> >> I second that!
> >> When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
> >> engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
> >> vehicle.
>
> >> I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
> >> stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
> >> tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
> >> belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
>
> >> Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
> >> the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
> >> and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
> >> SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
>
> >> Good luck!
> >> later,
> >> dave
> >> (One out of many daves)
>
> >> "PeterD" wrote in message
> >>
>
> >>>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D."
> >>>wrote:
>
> >>>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
> >>>>and i just bought the effing car.
>
> >>>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse wrote:
>
> >>>>>On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D."
> >>>>>wrote:
>
> >>>>>>To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
> >>>>>>the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
> >>>>>>many valves in
>
> >>>>>doing so.
>
> >>>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> >>>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> >>>all past service records. If previous service records are not
> >>>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> >>>factor these into the final price.
>
> >>>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> >>>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
>
> >Jesus, you wouldn't want to sink the boot in would you...
>
> >Poor bugger doesn't need a lecture now - especially from the smart alecs
> >on this NG.
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> >He asked for advice, not a lecture!!!Well, we'll keep that in mind! Of course the advise you gave was
> incredibly useful to him, wasn't it? >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:49 am
Post subject: Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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ok I maybe be showing my newbie-ness here, but what are:
OP and LOF?
On Nov 18, 9:12 am, PeterD wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:49:43 +1100, John Smith
> wrote:
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> >dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> >> I second that!
> >> When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
> >> engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
> >> vehicle.
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> >> I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
> >> stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
> >> tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
> >> belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
>
> >> Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
> >> the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
> >> and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
> >> SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
>
> >> Good luck!
> >> later,
> >> dave
> >> (One out of many daves)
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> >> "PeterD" wrote in message
> >>
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> >>>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D."
> >>>wrote:
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> >>>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
> >>>>and i just bought the effing car.
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> >>>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse wrote:
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> >>>>>On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D."
> >>>>>wrote:
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> >>>>>>To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
> >>>>>>the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
> >>>>>>many valves in
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> >>>>>doing so.
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> >>>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> >>>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> >>>all past service records. If previous service records are not
> >>>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> >>>factor these into the final price.
>
> >>>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> >>>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
>
> >Jesus, you wouldn't want to sink the boot in would you...
>
> >Poor bugger doesn't need a lecture now - especially from the smart alecs
> >on this NG.
>
> >He asked for advice, not a lecture!!!Well, we'll keep that in mind! Of course the advise you gave was
> incredibly useful to him, wasn't it? >> Stay informed about: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start |
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