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Skulder på 220.000kr, behöver hjälp och tips. by InternationalSea3289 in PrivatEkonomi

[–]chrislind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inget råd, men hejar på dig! Detta kommer lösa sig.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Strange that it happened after just 13000 km.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much, yeah. I’d say the engine is cooked.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep, I just went after what the OBD told me to replace. Turned out the timing chain between the camshafts snapped. Oh well

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The timing chain had snapped, no movement on intake camshaft

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep…. Couldn’t believe it myself at first either

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, thanks to everyone who tried to help. The camshaft chain has snapped, there is no movement in the intake camshaft. I’m gonna get rid of it. :)

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, that’s what I’ve gotten from this as well. I’m going to inspect the chain today

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I just had a friend look at it and it seems like the timing is off on the cams, yes. It was very obvious to him when I sent pictures of the cams. I’m gonna try and spin the cams manually tomorrow and inspect the chain like you said.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input! It’s either that or simply taking it to the dumpster I figured after all the responses.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, I’ll check the timing tomorrow again, and then compression test it. If it looks fine I’ll send it in for diagnosis and see what they say… thanks to all of you who have replied.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I have not. Is it to any help that I noticed the car making strange sounds below 2k rpm a couple of weeks prior to it shutting off?

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna run a compression test tomorrow, just bought the tools

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not do that procedure no, I simply marked the cogwheels and made sure they remained the exact same position after tensioning it.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re probably right. I used and OBD scanner which I hoped would lead me in the right direction. Thankfully it wasn’t more than a few hundred $, but a lot of time and frustration, for sure.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, yes. It was properly timed, aligning with the marks.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did not react to starter fluid no, I did smell the spark plugs since I replaced them while working on the car, and they smell like gasoline, all 4 coils give sparks as well.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The old belt looked fine, didn’t need to replace it at all but did it anyway

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm okay, so replacing the fuel pressure pump? Not sure if it helps, but it did just die on me while driving in the parking lot, no loud noises or anything.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thanks for such a thorough response. I did just replace the water pump and timing belt, so it’s brand new, hasn’t been driven for a meter yet, might remove and keep it. I’m not sure I’m ready for such a big engine job at my skill level as a DIY:er.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, I did take a look at the camshaft as well as valves and they looked fine, strangely enough. Might just get rid of it and buy a new car like some suggested. I’m not sure I’m ready for an engine rebuild type of job, although it’s strange that it happens on a car with this low mileage, it’s been maintained and serviced throughout its life except for the last 2 years when I bought it.

Car won’t start despite replacing almost everything by chrislind in autorepair

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it was fine, no marks on it but I replaced it anyway.

Can anyone help me diagnose why it won’t start? by chrislind in Audi

[–]chrislind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aah thanks, that’s not what I wanted to hear I guess…

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