Faults With A4 B7 3 Litre TDi Quattros...

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Hi guys,

Looking to get a 3 litre TDi Quattro Avant and was wondering if there is anything I should look out for?
I've heard the Quattros can have gearbox issues?
Any help/advice would be great before I go view it.

Cheers
 
If it's an auto make sure it's had the proper fluid change every 40k, documented proof, injectors can give trouble around 140k, other than that a brill motor.
 
Its a 2006 manual and done 120,000 miles. Up for £4000.
Do you know if they come with cruise control as standard?
 
Never heard of any problems with manual box's, cruise is not standard & 4k ain't bad on price, still be haggling though.:whistle2:

Oh and listen for any clonks & bangs from front suspension, can be expensive.
Listen for timing chain rattle on start up
 
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Ok cool, thanks. Yes it is... seller is in Norwich.
 
Timing chain rattle when stone cold, injectors, manifold motors, glowplugs

Tiptronic box doesn't have a fluid interval, that is only for multi and s-tronic boxes.

Common 8E issues as mentioned are suspension mostly, check the heater works and air comes out of the vents you've selected as the motor sticking is a common fault.
 
If it's the one I'm thinking of it isn't the best spec'd car by far.
 
No I'm going to view it tomorrow. I will report back!
 
Would this need any major work doing to it at 120,000 miles? It was last serviced 11,000 miles ago.
I know people can tend to move their car on if it's coming up for a major service, that's needing a lot of parts and money spent on it.
 
It's still there! He must've taken it down then put up again.
 
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