A6 Timing, Water Pump, etc Change

[Chris Dyer]

Great question--mechanics' rates vary greatly.

I got what I thought was a great deal (for L.A. anyway...) which was all
belts, h2o pump, synth oil, fr. brake pads, extra labor for getting a nasty
pulley off & cc system figured out; all for $500. Keep in mind, there are
only 2, yes 2, "audi mechanics" in all of L.A., the city w/the most cars in
the US.  So I feel fortunate, um, kinda. Repeat after me: it's December and
75 degrees...

Yes, do it yer selfers are snickering, but hey, Bozo here drops the toolbox
at anything beyond bicycles and toasters. (and now bikes w/those friggin'
hyd. disk brakes, shocks, electric derailleurs, Calgon take me away!)

from chrisdyer at hotmail.com



>From: Christopher Gharibo <cgharibo at usa.net>
>To: *Quattro List <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: A6 Timing, Water Pump, etc  Change
>Date: 5 Dec 2001 10:44:56 EST
>
>Hi all,
>
>How much can I expect to pay for the following work at a local nondealer
>shop?
>
>Change of transmission fluid, axle fluid, WP, TB, thermostat, all belts,
>the front main oil seal, the idler/tensioner pulley, etc.
>
>Thx,
>
>Chris
>
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