quattro digest, Vol 1 #2339 - 2 msgs

[John Lagnese]

> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 08:12:05 -0800 (PST)
> From: Aaron Ryba <aaronryba at yahoo.com>
> Subject: exhaust manifold dilema
> To: quattro list <quattro at audifans.com>
>
> 87 4kcsq w/ 103k MI
>
> My question is about justification for work to be
> performed on the car.  The exhaust leak is coming from
> the manifold and is due to a bad gasket and or warped
> manifold.  Brentwood Motorcars of Allston, MA (a
> reputable shop (i think) referred to on the audifans
> site has quoted $750 worth of work to remove the
> corroded manifold, plane it and reinstall it with new
> gaskets and price is to cover the cost of fixing any
> studs that are to break off in the process.
>
> Is it worth $750 to pay a shop to take care of what
> could become a quite laborious procedure (i.e. broken
> stud)????
> I have full access to a shop however it is a 1.5 hour
> drive north and i haven't another car to make a
> getaway back to work if the car isn't fixed in a
> weekend.
>
> I spent $2k on the car including purchase and few
> parts for minor repairs, is the $750 worth it?
>
> I am reluctant to have someone other than myself
> perform work on my car as i would like to learn the
> process of repair myself however having the insurance
> and convenience of a shop do this seemingly simple
> work is enticing.
>
> Thoughts anyone????
>
>
>
> I just changed the exhaust manifold gaskets in my 83 4K. Luckily there were no
> broken studs.  I ended up pulling the intake manifold also. about 1 afternoon
> of work. Before I did it i checked the garages. The local shop had quoted me
> $200 or so. I'm in Southern Maine. Maybe its worth the ride.

John