Rustlestiltskin Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 - twin turbo 6yl -6spd 130k miles -Unmolested -air ride suspension has been deleted and replaced with coilovers I have a trade offer for this and am wondering what I should look for on it. What's the typical maintenance that should be done by now on these cars with this mileage? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Make sure turbos aren't shot. I think that might be one of the motors where you have to drop the engine to replace them and its a bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 less of an issue in the a6's larger engine bay, but still a concern, yes. air suspension is gone so thats a big thing crossed off. Usually oil leaks, and sensors on those cars, Jones will know more about the 2.7, so wait for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Timing belt, at least once, if not twice. IIRC interval was like 90k, but most suggested shorter, like 60k. Probably not a deal breaker if it wasn't done and still runs but it's a ticking time bomb at that point. So like jeffro says below expect to replace it ASAP if it hasn't been done recently. Edited June 20, 2013 by Trouble Maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Timing belt and water pump are the two big things i can think of. unless there is paperwork for them being replaced, either walk away, or plan to replace them asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Echo above - * Timing * Turbo * Waterpump * Suspension * Double check the electrics Control arms super common failure on this chassis. With deleted Air Suspension, value it as an A6 avant instead of an Allroad. Damn shame, really. Is it a green paint one with black wheels or the black one? (Mine's flat green dip with black wheels) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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