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September 5, 2013 Service bulletin

If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of...

Audi technical service bulletin 131020182884 for 1998-2007 Audi A4, 1998-2007 Audi A6 and 2006-2007 Audi Q7 and others.

Bulletin number
131020182884
Component
Back over prevention
Summary
If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, the pieces may be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage.

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