looking at 3.0t FSI avant

jabba

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hi all im looking at a 3.0T avant and wopuld like some advise what to look out for issues wise, had a a4 3.0tdi before and now the usual issues regarding the bushes etc and the pain to replace them...... long weekend that was.

i see some early versions 09 had water pump recall info any thing esle, oh whats the service interval ? isnt chain or belt ?

again thanks in advance

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3.0TFSI is a chain, not sure on the earlier models' water pump, but all I can say is it is fun: easy remap to 375bhp and 35mpg+ on a long cruise - that's about the same mpg as I used to get on my A4 (lighter) B6 V6 TDI with half the bhp!