Is this over my head? Opinions Please

[Chris Semple]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Brett Goetz

> Decision Time.
> I have an '88 5K CST with 174k miles.  I would like opinions on the
> following jobs that need to be done on my car:
> Replace suspension bushings in the front end
> Replace the power steering rack
> I have done basic work on the car such as belts, hoses, brakes, plugs,
> alternator, etc. over the years, but I have never done
> suspension work.
>   Is this something that can be done by a person with limited
> mechanical
> experience?  Obviously, the alternatives are take it in and
> have someone
> else do the work or buy the part and find someone to install them for
> me.  If it's going to cost me a few grand, then I will have
> to seriously
> consider getting rid of the car, which is a shame because it's in such
> great condition.  Also, if anyone knows of a good mechanic who is
> reasonably priced and honest (a rare combination) in the Raleigh,
> Durham, Chapel Hill area, please let me know.  Thanks!

Some of the other guys covered most of the questions, so I'll offer counsel
on the last part.

EUROSPORTS of Greensboro
293 Edwardia Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409

I was there last Sat, looked like a nice little spot, plenty of German Iron
around. Maybe worth a tour if you want to have a backup plan to DIY. Maybe
less than an hour from you? They were putting in a Eurovan 5cyl trans, so
they'll likely try anything once!

EuroMotors(can't quite recall the name)
530 US-70, Garner, NC 27529

...where I dropped off an S4 for engine work, large secured lot, showroom,
and obviously capable of larger more complicated work. Likely more expensive
than option #1.

Whew, thought I'd never need to recall that trivia again, but hope it helps!

-Cheers
Chris Semple
Concord NH
'92 S4
   '81 Vw pickup
      '93 E350 Club
         '86 Volvo L90