[A4] R.I.P. 1998 Quattro 30v

[Richard Hurt]

Yea, I didn't think oil pump failures were too much to worry about but I
guess it happens sometimes.  :(  I've had a rattle in the front of the
engine for a couple of weeks but I thought it was the fan clutch or
possibly the serpentine belt tensioner.  I feel kinda guilty about not
checking it out more completely.  :(

Later...

Richard Hurt
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On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 10:25 AM, Brandon Rogers <brogers at terrix.com> wrote:

> Oh man that is a bummer!  Sorry to hear that.  Oil pump failure..?  That
> can't be common....
>
> Brandon
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A4 [mailto:a4-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Richard Hurt
> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 4:32 AM
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> Subject: [A4] R.I.P. 1998 Quattro 30v
>
> All,
>
> It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my bright yellow
> companion <https://photos.app.goo.gl/VVptwfxk1OW3MwJH2> of 17 years.
> Apparently, the oil pump failed at 80MPH and the engine seized.  She was
> in pretty good shape overall and I had just installed a new Redline shift
> boot with yellow stitching that looked so nice.  :sniff:
>
> I don't really know what to do with it so I'm looking for any suggestions.
> My first thought was to sell it to a junk yard for $100 (or whatever they
> will give me) but that seems cruel.  Another would be to donate it to a
> charitable organization.  Or I could part it out.
>
> That last option is the most attractive (I think) but I don't want to part
> it out completely (I'm not in the junk yard business). I wouldn't mind
> giving up some easily removed things for fellow listers, but keeping a
> decaying car in my back yard is not in my plans (and I'm sure it wouldn't
> make my wife happy).
>
> Here's what might be available:
>
>    - iPod interface - 30pin (used but works pretty well)
>    - Radio head unit / speakers / CD-Changer (doesn't work properly)
>    - Headlight washer unit (brand new, in box)
>    - Redline leather shift boot w/yellow stitching (almost new :(  )
>    - Engine covers / floorpan cover
>    - Front/Rear Floormats (driver's side is worn out)
>    - any suggestions?
>
> Later...
> Richard Hurt
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