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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Gentlemen, Its been 3 full weeks since I took delivery of my repaired car. I must admit that it feels new again. Goes much smoother and quieter. Still a bit reserved but I can feel it loosening up somewhat as the days pass. I am looking forward to apply some spirit to my drives shortly. It is...
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Hey Dippy.........I know that magazine has little interest these days. My time is very expensive. For the interest shown towards its patrons and brand ambassadors in time of need I don't believe I want waste that precious time of mine.
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    I was wanting to take the matter up with Audi AG. I wonder if there would have been a difference in the outcome.
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Hey Rum.....you made my evening Bud....Keep the recycling going man. Here, in SA, I stopped receiving that glossy stuff. I don't know whats happened. The last one I came across was an electronic copy. I think they must have forgotten me now. However, I did receive this online request recently...
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    There she is in full glory.
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    My car is back..............after 14.5 weeks. I got another dealership close-by to intervene and together with some firm pressure from myself they made a commitment to deliver today. I test drove today and it seems fine but a little sluggish. So I have all new pistons and 2 new valves. Just...
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Hey Dippy, Thanks for taking the time. This has become a sore subject now. The car is fully covered under the current warrantee. I had extended the Freeway Plan just before it expired whilst in repairs at the workshop. So, I have not enjoyed the benefit of the extended warrantee as yet as I...
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Hey Guys.... 14 weeks later my car has still not been repaired to date. The Cylinder head engineers have discovered that 2 valves and all the pistons require replacement. Im at a loss for words. So I have asked for the dealership to present me with a full report since the car first came in...
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    S4 overheating, broken down

    Hey Russboy.... Mine is a 2013 S4 with 82000 kms....That's around 51K miles. So my car gave me similar symptoms. The messages came up and was asked to switch off the engine and call in a technician. I did just that. The car was taken in to the workshop on a rollback and the thermostat...
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Your thoughts are really not far from mine. Its just a very frustrating situation right now. The car has been in for just around 10 weeks now. Unfortunately, they still do not know what the problem is. Hoping theres some positive news from the Cylinder head engineers tomorrow. I have considered...
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    New S-Tronic 'box being fitted.

    Was your gear changes as seamless as it was when you first drove your car. I had a new dual mass flywheel assembly fitted onto my 2013 model after a timing chain was replaced. I had a chance to test drive it and found that a sudden hard knock was felt when you selected spiritedly hard from 2 to 3.
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    My patience has run out now. I'm also very concerned and have lost my confidence in the dealership. My car has been with them for 68 days now,as of tomorrow. I am shocked out of my freaking wits ..............................my car is literally in pieces with the engine and gearbox on the floor...
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Mine had loads of life too. I suggest you enjoy the car and attend to the rattle only if you really have to.
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    So, my S4 has been diligently looked after by AUDI and has been in a pristine condition. I am the second owner and have been enjoying the last 50000 kms without any problems. So, 3 months back I started hearing rattle sounds under the hood on cold start-ups only. The sound would disappear...
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    As an Audi enthusiast and more so that of the S4 ....I must admit I was starting to feel the same shock and horror of rum4mo....... but then I thought that mine appears to be a really rare case. My car has been with Audi for a concerning two months now and is being attended to under an extended...
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Correction: the cylinder head was removed for further investigation.
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    S4 - Timing Chain Renewal

    Hello All, I have just joined. I'm hoping someone can shed some light on the issues my S4 is going through currently. I have a 2013 S4 S-Tronic that's gone in for a timing chain renewal. The car's at 80000 kms. Some problems developed during this repair which resulted in a new fly wheel...