audi 90

[iain.atkinson at tesco.net]

Head removal isn't too hard it's getting the head refurbed that is, if you are good with doing the work yourself then you will save a lot of bucks if not then budget for $1000 bill.


Iain 
> 
> From: "Dave C." <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>
> Date: 2004/01/24 Sat PM 08:29:37 GMT
> To: ki at cloudfactory.org
> CC: quattro at audifans.com,  200q20v at audifans.com
> Subject: audi 90
> 
> Ki,
> A cracked head may show the same symptoms as a bad head gasket ... oil in
> coolant, coolant in the exhaust, etc.
> 
> Even if the head isn't cracked it probably will need a visit to the machine
> shop to check for flatness, replace broken exhaust studs, might as well
> replace valve guides while you're at it, check the exhaust manifold for
> flatness...  you get the idea.  So, to be on the safe side you might ask
> the cost of buying/installing a refurbished head, or buying a used head and
> having it refurbished.
> 
> I recently asked a mechanic at a local repair shop about cost to replace a
> couple of broken exhaust manifold studs on a car with same engine as yours
> (87 5KS), hoping they might be able to do it without pulling the head.  He
> said the head would have to be pulled and the cost would likely be at least
> $1200.  I didn't press him for a firm estimate because if this level of
> work is needed the only option I would consider is to do it myself.  
> 
> I also did not press for a firm estimate because I was somewhat skeptical
> re: his competence ...  he insisted the exhaust manifold couldn't possibly
> be warped and suggested the missing studs just fell out.  I think it's
> likely the reason the studs are broken is because the manifold is warped.  
> ---------
> Dave C.
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