new to the audi scene...thinking of picking me up an 99 audi a4 1.8t,76xxx mi.,5speed.but theres a whine noise like the powersteering pump is goin out and its consistent,it doesnt stop or go away...theres oil on the block but the valve cover gasket has recently been changed.could it be bad news in the head or timing belt or p.s pump....help me out guys.mahalo from hawaii...

 

the whining noise is more than likely a small cut in the line. Thats an easy fix, new hosing. The oil on the block is beyond me. Would have to take a look.

 

throw up some good pics / vids of the situation!

 

The whine noise might be the steering rack, which costs $1,000
to replace.

 

in what line?like i said,im very new to the scene...

 

i took it for a test drive today and the power steering seemed fine,no hard turns or excessive noise...jus the same consistent whinning noise of power steering that doesnt go away...is the rack $1000 installed or jus the part?

 

im pretty much getting this car at steal i think,trading a 00 integra bone stock automatic with 140k miles....but i took it for a test drive today and it pulls hard at about 4000 rpms but the boost gauge wasnt working along with the volt and water temp.it also has a burning oil smell after u start boosting a lot and come to a stand still,maybe valves,rings(no smoke outta the exhaust),or turbo going out,idk?clutch grabs far out,is that normal or is time for a new clutch?any help would really help me out...tahnks guys!

 

you're trading an integra for the a4? holy crap, there must be something wrong with the deal lol. nobody in their right mind would do that. i'd get the car checked out by a mechanic before you do the trade. the clutch is normal but nothing else you described is.

 

Whining could be a bad serp belt tensioner burning oil smell when you romp on it sounds extremely sketchy lol Be sure to take it to a good audi mechanic and run a buyers inspection on it, you will thank yourself later down the road the car has to much issues to skip it