A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the C5 Audi A6 and S6 produced from 1998-2004

New head gasket twice in 25,000 miles?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-19-2005, 03:26 AM
  #1  
TRB
New Member
Thread Starter
 
TRB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default New head gasket twice in 25,000 miles?

My dealer is trying to tell me that my current oil leak is a head gasket that needs to be replaced. I got the same story about 25,000 mile ago on my A6.

They say this is common with Audi because they use cork as a gasket and it happens all the time.

I don't buy it.

Any truth to this?
Old 09-19-2005, 03:30 AM
  #2  
Tech Guru
 
4Driver4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 34,410
Likes: 0
Received 107 Likes on 98 Posts
Default A cork head gasket?

I've seen cork valve cover gaskets but never a cork head gasket. And I've never seen anything but a rubber valve cover gasket on the 30v.

Possible cam adjuster seals or suck pump issue. STFA for more info.
Old 09-19-2005, 06:14 AM
  #3  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Edd W's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4,920
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Agreed. They're either idiots or are trying it on.
Old 09-19-2005, 10:17 AM
  #4  
Member
 
S4_Cinci (I S'edTFA)'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 6,211
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Yeah, they use cork head gaskets and solid rubber tires with wooden spokes on the wheels...

I don't think so. BS meter pegged on that one!
Old 09-20-2005, 06:54 AM
  #5  
TRB
New Member
Thread Starter
 
TRB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Yeah, they use cork head gaskets and solid rubber tires with wooden spokes on the wheels...

Want to put your money where your mouth is?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blewtoon
Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
5
11-27-2008 09:34 AM
YYC_A4
1.8T Discussion
12
01-10-2008 03:49 AM
Dr. Gräfenberg
1.8T Discussion
1
11-23-2006 04:44 AM
the director
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
5
04-29-2006 02:04 PM
randerson
Audi Original "S" Cars
10
01-13-2005 03:19 PM



Quick Reply: New head gasket twice in 25,000 miles?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:55 PM.