[A4] Bizarre happenings ...

[Venkat Venkataratnam]

All,

I had to tow (AAA) my car to the dealer (no one else is there around here). 
Finally the service rep. called me and told me the following need to be 
replaced:

1. Oil Cooler
2. Upper Oil Cooler hose
3. Lower Oil Cooler hose
4. Lower Radiator hose
5. Lower cross-over hose
6. Coolant templerature sensor

As I expected, it isn't cheap to repair this car. The total damage for all 
parts and labor = $1390. Do you think this is a fair amount to be charged? 
Is it all mostly labor?

Thanks.

Venkat


>From: docwyte at comcast.net
>To: "Venkat Venkataratnam" <venkat14 at hotmail.com>, a4 at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [A4] Bizarre happenings ...
>Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:33:04 +0000
>
>That was your low coolant light.  Check your coolant level.  Take the car 
>to a good independent shop.
>
>-------------- Original message --------------
>From: "Venkat Venkataratnam" <venkat14 at hotmail.com>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a 1998 A4 2.8 Quattro.
> >
> > When I was driving the day before, I saw this thermometer indicator on 
>the
> > dashboard and it initially beeping. I didn't know what the problem was 
>but
> > the indicator just stayed.
> >
> > Yesterday, I checked my oil level and it was sort of low and I filled it 
>up.
> > But again the indicator went off several times and I ignored it. Finally 
>I
> > came to a stop at a traffic light, the battery indicator went off, the 
>oil
> > indicator went off and the car stopped.
> >
> > After couple of minutes, the car started and I slowly got the car home.
> >
> > What do you think could be the problem? I am sure if I take it to the 
>dealer
> > he is going to come up with a $2000 repair which is usually the case. 
>BTW, I
> > just replaced the control module 6 months back which was around $2000.
> >
> > Any ideas/suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Venkat
> >
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>From: "Venkat Venkataratnam" <venkat14 at hotmail.com>
>To: a4 at audifans.com
>Subject: [A4] Bizarre happenings ...
>Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:02:40 +0000
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