95 A6 head gasket

[Sean Ford]

If they have to remove the head gasket, then they have to remove all the belts
and things, too. Consider this the perfect time to get the t'belt, serpentine
belt, water pump, roller, tensioner, and thermostat done.

I think $1400 just for the head gasket is a little much. Try an independent
shop instead. 

---  <e_a_s at excite.com> wrote:
> 
> My local dealership has advised me that I need a
> new headgasket on my 95 A6q 2.8 (12v).  Car was
> brought in for an oil change and because the oil
> light came on intermittently, which I believe is
> most likely caused by a failing pressure sending
> unit. I'm not losing significant oil, and there is
> no oil in the water or water in the oil.
> o Is there any way a head gasket leak like this
>   could cause an oil pressure problem?
> o What is a reasonable price for a head gasket R&R?
>   (he wants $1400)
> o If I have this job done, what else should I do
>   (I assume new timing belt, even though old one
>   is only 3 yrs/30k miles old)
> Thanks,
> Elie Spiesel
> 1995 A6q 5sp
> New Jersey USA
> 
> 
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Sean Ford
1999 A6 2.8q tip | 1992 100CS non-q 5-spd
http://registry.audiworld.com/audiworld/registry/details.asp?car=9728

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