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    Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

    To people who own or have owned the 4.2 V8. Howd you guys like it? Any issues?

    I was looking at a few cars with this engine.. seems to be popular in the VW/Audi world. My main concern is high mileage ones. Anything specific to look out for? I noticed everysingle one had a very loud valve train.. apparently thats normal? :P
    Jason

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    Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

    depends what 4.2 V8. Timing belt or chain?

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    • #3
      Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

      Oh! Sorry! The chain version.
      Jason

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      • #4
        Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

        Stay far away

        Pat

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        1989 Porsche Carrera 4 // 5 Speed // Guards Red

        Hers
        1987 VW Cabriolet // 20VT // O2J // Recaros // Porsche Slate Grey // Ronal Turbos // FK Coilovers

        2005 Porsche Cayenne S

        Theirs
        1977 VW Type 2 Westfalia

        Gone
        2004 Audi A4 1.8T // quattro // 6 Speed // Brilliant Red
        Fully built 1.8T || AEB || Motoza tuned || ID1000 || S4 MAF || GT3076R

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        • #5
          Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

          Originally posted by onceover View Post
          Stay far away
          Really, whys that? Reviews ive read online have all been really good.
          Jason

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          • #6
            Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

            Depends which chain version....S4 or RS4. RS4 has no chain guide issues. S4 Does. Both engines however are prone to cylinder scoring, resulting in higher than average oil consumption. If you are looking at either, get a leakdown and compression test done and if possible, boroscope the cylinder walls!
            Derek

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            • #7
              Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

              Originally posted by GINCH View Post
              Depends which chain version....S4 or RS4. RS4 has no chain guide issues. S4 Does. Both engines however are prone to cylinder scoring, resulting in higher than average oil consumption. If you are looking at either, get a leakdown and compression test done and if possible, boroscope the cylinder walls!
              Definitely cant buy an RS4 LOL, do the Touareg/Q7/B7 S4 share the same engine? Those were the ones I was looking at.
              Jason

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              • #8
                Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

                Passat W8....special Jason price
                Last edited by Geobmx4life; 08-23-2014, 11:52 AM.
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                • #9
                  Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

                  Originally posted by Geobmx4life View Post
                  Passat W8....special Jason price
                  You should PM me this special Jason price
                  Ive had that W8 in the back of my mind for a while..
                  Jason

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                  • #10
                    Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

                    Doesn't the b7 s4 have the updated guides
                    So not as prone to failure as the b6 s

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                    • #11
                      Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

                      Pm'd
                      Hers 2009 Audi A4 6sp manual
                      Mine....2005 Golf TDI, VNT 17, Malone tuned stage 4, Spec stage 2 clutch, FMIC, Ventectomy, NewSouth gauges, BuzzKen 2.5 turbo back exhaust, Evolution Skidplate, Helix OEM Reps retrofitted with Morimoto Bixenon mini's, ST coils, colour matched Huffs. Frostheater

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                      • #12
                        Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

                        http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/e...ationFlag=true

                        I don't mean to talk down a members car or anything, but I don't know if you want to own a w8. They're not cheap to fix at all if something goes wrong.
                        Last edited by idlandk; 08-23-2014, 05:13 PM.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

                          No offence taken, the W8 is expensive to fix, but it's no different than a well maintained 2.7 twin turbo, such as Rod's...the Passat has a newer engine transplanted by George at TuneDub, and I have no doubt that the car is good for at least another 150000kms with regular oil changes at 6-8000km intervals, as that's been the biggest issue with failures on W8's.
                          Last edited by Geobmx4life; 08-23-2014, 05:37 PM.
                          Hers 2009 Audi A4 6sp manual
                          Mine....2005 Golf TDI, VNT 17, Malone tuned stage 4, Spec stage 2 clutch, FMIC, Ventectomy, NewSouth gauges, BuzzKen 2.5 turbo back exhaust, Evolution Skidplate, Helix OEM Reps retrofitted with Morimoto Bixenon mini's, ST coils, colour matched Huffs. Frostheater

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                          • #14
                            Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

                            Originally posted by jta430 View Post
                            Doesn't the b7 s4 have the updated guides
                            So not as prone to failure as the b6 s
                            Thats what i thought. Ive been reading nothing but good reviews on the B7 S4s/newer Touaregs engines. Touaregs seem to struggle from other electronic issues though..
                            Jason

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                            • #15
                              Re: Lets Talk Realiability , 4.2 V8 edition

                              Yeah it only seems to affect the b6
                              I keep looking at the b7 dtm s4 on kijji

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