2002 Audi A6 Engine cooling Problems

“On 02/21/09 I purchase a 2002 Audi A6 3.0 in frederick, maryland for the amount of 5,808.00. I drove back the vehicle to selinsgrove, pa I almost did not make it. I noticed a lots of white smoke coming from the exhaust system and the car was shaken really hard. I pulled over cause the check engine light came on. Then I has to get out of the road 11/15 as soon as possible so I only could drive 40 miles per hour or the car will shake more. I purchased the vehicle with a personal check. I want this vehicle back to the dealer as soon as possible. I do not want it . Can I cancel the check? …”

“Audi A6 3.0 2005 68,000 mi. Premature water pump failure premature timing belt failure as I was pulling into a shopping center parking spot on 4/25/05, the car began to feel different and the power steering was not working. I shut car off immediately and it was steaming. I turned key on again without starting engine in order to check guages. There was no indication of overheating. Outside the car the coolant had leaked onto the ground. I had it towed by flatbed to winner Audi in wilmington, de. They diagnosed that water pump failed and resulted in timing belt failure, also. …”

“Driving on highway when engine started running very rough, engine light came on. Stopped and consulted manual regarding engine light, said to drive at reduced speed to Audi dealer. Engine ran rough, floor of car heated up, smoke and odor started coming from exhaust. Dealer had to replace ignition coils, catalytic converter and o2 sensor. Consequences: car became interoperable and extreme toxic air pollution.”

“2002 Audi A6 with a belt failure. Consumer states that he did research about this failure and found out other people have had the problem too. He stated that when the water pump and thermostat was replaced or fixed the timing belt was not. The consumer stated his engine overheated and smoke began to emit from the engine. The consumer was informed the water pump to the coolant wasn't functioning properly. Prior to the incident, the check engine light illuminated, faulty coils were replaced and the vehicle had a leaking coolant bottle.”

“My engine failed while driving at 35 MPH on route 375 in woodstock, ny. The failure was a result of assembly bolts on the reverse side of the exhaust cam shaft variable valve timing sprocket loosening and falling out against the cylinder head, stalling the the camshaft and breaking the timing belt. Inspection of bolts show neither a lock washer or thread lock adhesive were present to prevent the loosening due to heating and cooling or vibration. Further service of bolts cannot be performed as there are no tightening specification for these bolts. …”