Darin B

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/74806/img_0922.jpg"></center><p>interesting story. i got my tubos replaced by audi (warranty) a week ago. the cause: faulty bypass valve. i thought this is a good time to put on an AMS kevlar TBB just in case. now, i am no expert, but i am certain this has been torn for longer than a week. how does audi spend $7k on my car and not replace a $12 part? strange.

JoeyJoJoeJrShabadoo

because they diagnose symptoms, not causes.

KOpork

Ding Ding Ding!!! Good answer.

veryfastS4

obviously this tear is not visible unless the tbb is taken apart.
I suspect a similar problem with my car. The symptom is a lack of boost on wide open throttle. One certain rare occassions, I see normal boost levels.
I'm waiting for a new tbb before I can check this out.
btw how much is the AMS kevlar TBB?

villainS4

I blew the Kevlar one too (think theres a pic in my poster)...get a bi-pipe if you can.

s4t4n

<center><img src="http://dtwaudi.com/album_pic.php?pic_id=743"></center><p>...i replaced with 710n's and a new tbb and the car is running great. told my sa about it and he was like oh wow! ooops. cant do anything without codes...

PSmalls::DoggieStyle

Who did you talk to...Engel? :/

Darin B

it runs smoother now. cost was 89.95

s4t4n

nope just talked to kevin, engel was gone when i got there to pick up my car.

PSmalls::DoggieStyle

I don't use my warranty anyway, so I have nothing to lose...But it is wrong what they are doing if what you say is true.

I've known Engel for several years so I'll see what I can do.