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sbA3
27-08-2006, 10:02 AM
Hi.
Have a 2 year old A3 tdi and after taking a close look at my coolant in the expansion tank I am fairly sure I see oil in it. That can't be good. Having extracted some coolant the grey sludge floats so pretty sure it is oil - not huge amounts but the coolant is not a healthy red/pink colour.
This really is not what I expected from a newish car with 30K on it. Kicking myself for not investigating it when I bought it in May cos I noticed the discoloration then.

Could this be anything other than a cylinder head gasket?

Well at least it is well inside warranty.
If it is a head job then should I expect a perfect car back or is there more to come?
Dealership on Tuesday will post back but advice most welcome.
Thanks,.

sbA3
16-09-2006, 02:21 PM
well none to many replies but here is the conclusion...

oil contamination was the result of a failed oil cooler and poor main dealer warranty work as they ( - NW England Audi main dealer) did not flush the cooling system adequately. They also had scant record of the work and clearly didn't weren't bothered. They are supposed to be contacting me but haven't. Name & shame coming shortly....