HMC 18002 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Actually I found the same engine in a polo I had sounded odd to me and I love 5 cyl. engines. There’s a thing about the chain drive to the oil pump that also put me off them a bit. Just sounded like dubious over elaborate engineering in a mission critical area. Leyland Worldmaster 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Leyland Worldmaster 193 Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 39 minutes ago, HMC said: Actually I found the same engine in a polo I had sounded odd to me and I love 5 cyl. engines. There’s a thing about the chain drive to the oil pump that also put me off them a bit. Just sounded like dubious over elaborate engineering in a mission critical area. Yes, there's conflicting information as to when to change these items; I decided to get mine done after nearly seven years and 117,000 miles in my ownership. Expensive day out, but less expensive than an engine shitting itself on lane three of a Motorway! 👍 👍 👍 😎 😎 😎 Link to post Share on other sites
willswitchengage 7592 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 The 1.4 TDIs had a chain driven balance shaft? Seems a bit excessive / over engineered! Love A2s though. Definitely a car that will be forgotten in history so I imagine their prices will stay fairly low. Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_efk 101 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 24 minutes ago, Leyland Worldmaster said: Yes, there's conflicting information as to when to change these items; I decided to get mine done after nearly seven years and 117,000 miles in my ownership. Expensive day out, but less expensive than an engine shitting itself on lane three of a Motorway! 👍 👍 👍 😎 😎 😎 The general consensus on the excellent a2oc.net forum is that you should replace the chain and tensioner that drives the oil pump & balance shaft at the next cam belt interval after 110k, miles while it’s all apart anyway. Some have been known to soldier on without this to the lunar mileages that these are famous for (I think the high score on the forum is currently somewhere around the 500k mark!) - however you’re running an increased risk after this point as some seem to wear faster than others for no obvious reason (failure has been known to occur at circa 150k miles on cars that have been well-maintained as they should have been). I had mine done a few months ago at 135k and whilst there was wear, it would have probably been fine for more than half of that again at least. In short, @HMC if you ever consider one of these again then this point is not an issue, just get it done if needed according to the advice above - then you can forget about it. I’m happy if these stay forgotten and low in value as I’ll never sell mine and don’t want A2-specific parts (trim etc.) to become pricey! DVee8, Leyland Worldmaster and HMC 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Leyland Worldmaster 193 Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 45 minutes ago, Dj_efk said: The general consensus on the excellent a2oc.net forum is that you should replace the chain and tensioner that drives the oil pump & balance shaft at the next cam belt interval after 110k, miles while it’s all apart anyway. Some have been known to soldier on without this to the lunar mileages that these are famous for (I think the high score on the forum is currently somewhere around the 500k mark!) - however you’re running an increased risk after this point as some seem to wear faster than others for no obvious reason (failure has been known to occur at circa 150k miles on cars that have been well-maintained as they should have been). I had mine done a few months ago at 135k and whilst there was wear, it would have probably been fine for more than half of that again at least. In short, @HMC if you ever consider one of these again then this point is not an issue, just get it done if needed according to the advice above - then you can forget about it. I’m happy if these stay forgotten and low in value as I’ll never sell mine and don’t want A2-specific parts (trim etc.) to become pricey! I reckon if we tell people they're shite, they will stay under the radar... 😁 Link to post Share on other sites
doug 3016 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Why am I even searching the internet for Audi A2s ? Relive the dream. 2003 Audi a2 1.6tdi sport Alloys etc Cars losing water. Also requires battery due to sitting 1 key and v5 Hole in Exhaust £350 takes it. Will need new battery to start. NO MOT https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/686378342044364/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined The Moog and Leyland Worldmaster 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
marm 1244 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I'd like to own one at some point. Agree with HMC re pricing, but when I look they are always on the steep side. Nice lookimg ones at least. Interesting comparison with Honda Jazz - also on my must-own list, I hadn't considered them as similar conceptually but I guess they share a similar shape and desire to be clever. Link to post Share on other sites
Leyland Worldmaster 193 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 (edited) 2 hours ago, doug said: Why am I even searching the internet for Audi A2s ? Relive the dream. 2003 Audi a2 1.6tdi sport Alloys etc Cars losing water. Also requires battery due to sitting 1 key and v5 Hole in Exhaust £350 takes it. Will need new battery to start. NO MOT https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/686378342044364/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined There wasn't a 1.6TDI; from the pictures, it appears to be a 1.6FSI... Carry out the sensible checks, look at the Buyer's Guide on the A2OC and then go for it! Further advice too; watch Garages like a hawk and make sure you are familiar with the correct Jacking Points. The Sill Covers are Plastic and NOT structural. Also, on the UK N/S the F/R Brake Lines are situated some way above these Sill Covers. If a Garage attempts to lift on the Sill Cover on that side... Please don't ask me how I know... It was a fucking close call! I use a different Garage that knows the A2 now... 👍 👍 👍 😎 😎 😎 Edited February 16 by Leyland Worldmaster A better look at the advertisement. Link to post Share on other sites
Leyland Worldmaster 193 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, marm said: I'd like to own one at some point. Agree with HMC re pricing, but when I look they are always on the steep side. Nice lookimg ones at least. Interesting comparison with Honda Jazz - also on my must-own list, I hadn't considered them as similar conceptually but I guess they share a similar shape and desire to be clever. Sooner rather than later! The rate of attrition is high! When I was looking on Auto Trader back in 2014, I recall seeing about 230 for sale nationally. In 2019 when it was touch and go with the Insurance Company, I saw about 23... And the choice wasn't so great... Link to post Share on other sites
somewhatfoolish 7533 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Brother SWF acquired one recently, 1.6 pez for added rubbishness; plague permitting hopefully I'll get a drive of it at some point. Leyland Worldmaster 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Leyland Worldmaster 193 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Well I picked Alison up today. She passed her MOT with one advisory notice. The A\C was inoperative due to the Filter Drier Pipe Connection O Ring being fucked, m8. Also, Alison was doing a good impression of a Volvo B7TL with her Radiator Fan running at full speed. The excellent resources on the Audi A2 Owners Club revealed the Lower Radiator Hose Temperature Sensor was probably the cause. Which it was! Alison is on 246,000 miles and will be eighteen this year! She can do many things legally now! 😁😁😁🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊 Link to post Share on other sites
steveb 1 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I have a 2001 TDI over 300.000 miles and 60 mpg on a regular basis Leyland Worldmaster 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Leyland Worldmaster 193 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 (edited) Today, Lord Boots and I decided to tidy Alison's boot. I "Re-purpose" Metro Newspapers as Seat Covers and Floor Mats. The thing is, a large boot hides many things. So I'd forgotten about these... Edited February 19 by Leyland Worldmaster Oops. Pressed "Send" too soon! Vince70 and RoadworkUK 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Leyland Worldmaster 193 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Shit! I've just realised that I picked Alison up from Exeter seven years ago tomorrow! How time flies! Alison is in better condition than I am. 😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites
jamescarruthers 132 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 A guy in our village has one of these in a kind of light bottle green. I always eye it up when driving past! Quite tempting little things, I think. Like a baby Avantime, sort of. Link to post Share on other sites
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