Missed timing on A4 V6 Audi 1997 quattro

Line up the timing marks starting with the crankshaft pulley. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the marks line up. - See more at: http://www.happywrenching.com/a4/audi-a4-b5-28l-v6-timing-belt-replacement-removal-and-installation.html#sthash.FZPABPk1.dpuf

Damage to the cylinder heads and leaking head gaskets. Possible damage to cylinder wall and pistons. It really depends on how hot it got and how long it was driven.

try flushing out radiator and then re-fill fresh coolant. If this does not work then there is a possibilty there is a problem with the cylinder head gasket.

Check out the AboutAutomobile.com site for NHTSA complaints. I believe there was a defect in the cylinder heads for this engine. The redesigned heads have a different suffix letter than the stock heads.

For a time, the Manufactuer was paying for the repair.

A4 Sedan or Quattro Sedan....L4-1.8L Turbo (AEB), V6-2.8L (ACK) or V6-2.8L (AFC)????

a low oil pressure, have the oil pump pressure tested

Cylinder head instructions for Audi A4 1.8 (1997)

Tightening sequence:


Renew cylinder head bolts: Yes
Stage 1 - Tighten: 40 Nm
Stage 2 - Tighten: 60 Nm
Stage 3 - Tighten: 90 degrees
Stage 4 - Tighten: 90 degrees

If you plan on doing more than light tuneup work, I highly recommend purchasing a manual for your car. We have for each of three vehicles a Haynes manual and it contains all the details on maintenance possible for the shade-tree mechanic. All are based on a complete rebuild.
Audi A4
Even if not doing a particular job, one can somewhat estimate what it will cost to have done.

head gasket!

Not a recall. Find a head in the junkyard and have the valves reground.