Fredrik
New Member
Hi everyone!
I've been looking around on various web sites for an exhaust, and was referred to this great forum by Sarge! (thank you Sarge for the tip!)
It is wonderful to see that there's a dedicated web site for us A2 owners! Just love it!
I'm a proud A2 owner living in Norway! Thank you for letting me be a part of this community!
Let me tell you my story:
In 2016 I bought my 2005 model A2 and gave her the name Trudy Bob!
As I was lucky enough to get an A2 with the 89hk Tdi, my immediate plan was to fix her up to be my daily driver for years;
dampers, shocks, tires, wheel bearings, brake pads, calipers, abs-module, clutch and the suspension arms. Even the wiper blade arm has been replaced!
Two wonderful years go by when suddenly the exhaust cooler cracks! The car goes into limp-home-mode.
I managed to limp her over to the nearest Audi dealership.
Audi Stavanger tried to fix it, but in the process broke three of the bolts holding the exhaust cooler.
In order for the workshop to resolve the issue, I was told it would be an engine-out job, which would be very expensive, and not a guaranteed success.
It was not recommended to start the engine as some parts where not mounted back properly; the egr-valve had been removed.
My A2 was then pushed on a car trailer and parked in a locked garage due to my financial situation.
Fast forward to October 2020:
About a month ago I finally got a mechanic to change the exhaust cooler, when I get a call from him;
"When will you come over with the exhaust?"
Apparently Audi Stavanger removed my exhaust when previously trying to fix my car, and it seems like they forgot to put it back on.
Had the car been able to start when I picked her up two years ago, I most likely would have noticed the missing exhaust.
So I visited Audi Stavanger and explained the situation, asking if they maybe could do something to help me out. The reply I got was shocking but somewhat expected:
"It's been too long. There is nothing we can do for you. But you can buy a new exhaust if you would like. It's 2400 pounds"
I politely declined and left the dealership with tears in my eyes.
So now I ask if there is anyone here who knows where I can get a used complete exhaust system for my dear Trudy Bob?
It would need to be shipped to Stavanger, Norway.
The parts I am in need of is from the part that is mounted on the turbo and all the way to the back, including all mounting hardware.
According to my mechanic the part number for the front pipe catalytic converter is 8Z0254500HX. The last part of the exhaust I do not have a number for, but I could probably get the number if needed. Searching the internet I found a part number that might be the correct one: 8Z0253609S.
The engine code for my A2 is ATL.
I look forward hearing from you all!
I've been looking around on various web sites for an exhaust, and was referred to this great forum by Sarge! (thank you Sarge for the tip!)
It is wonderful to see that there's a dedicated web site for us A2 owners! Just love it!
I'm a proud A2 owner living in Norway! Thank you for letting me be a part of this community!
Let me tell you my story:
In 2016 I bought my 2005 model A2 and gave her the name Trudy Bob!
As I was lucky enough to get an A2 with the 89hk Tdi, my immediate plan was to fix her up to be my daily driver for years;
dampers, shocks, tires, wheel bearings, brake pads, calipers, abs-module, clutch and the suspension arms. Even the wiper blade arm has been replaced!
Two wonderful years go by when suddenly the exhaust cooler cracks! The car goes into limp-home-mode.
I managed to limp her over to the nearest Audi dealership.
Audi Stavanger tried to fix it, but in the process broke three of the bolts holding the exhaust cooler.
In order for the workshop to resolve the issue, I was told it would be an engine-out job, which would be very expensive, and not a guaranteed success.
It was not recommended to start the engine as some parts where not mounted back properly; the egr-valve had been removed.
My A2 was then pushed on a car trailer and parked in a locked garage due to my financial situation.
Fast forward to October 2020:
About a month ago I finally got a mechanic to change the exhaust cooler, when I get a call from him;
"When will you come over with the exhaust?"
Apparently Audi Stavanger removed my exhaust when previously trying to fix my car, and it seems like they forgot to put it back on.
Had the car been able to start when I picked her up two years ago, I most likely would have noticed the missing exhaust.
So I visited Audi Stavanger and explained the situation, asking if they maybe could do something to help me out. The reply I got was shocking but somewhat expected:
"It's been too long. There is nothing we can do for you. But you can buy a new exhaust if you would like. It's 2400 pounds"
I politely declined and left the dealership with tears in my eyes.
So now I ask if there is anyone here who knows where I can get a used complete exhaust system for my dear Trudy Bob?
It would need to be shipped to Stavanger, Norway.
The parts I am in need of is from the part that is mounted on the turbo and all the way to the back, including all mounting hardware.
According to my mechanic the part number for the front pipe catalytic converter is 8Z0254500HX. The last part of the exhaust I do not have a number for, but I could probably get the number if needed. Searching the internet I found a part number that might be the correct one: 8Z0253609S.
The engine code for my A2 is ATL.
I look forward hearing from you all!
