Good and inexpensive Audi mechanic in PDX or Vancouver (WA)?

[Steve Mills]

Not sure it's 100% the same, but I did the heater core in my wife's 95 Cabriolet. It was an all day job- the entire dash has to come out, and even then you can only access 3 of the 4 heater box clips (and the third is a blind limited access PITA) unless you also pull the A/C evaporator). I've had other people claim the can do it in 3 hours, but I don't see how unless it's already been done before- I spent at least an hour just cleaning parts prior to reinstallation, and I had a trail of parts running 25-30 feet up the driveway- I laid them out in the order I removed them so I wouldn't try to reassemble it out of order. 

Steve

On Jun 11, 2012, at 9:49 PM, Blaine Hashimoto <blaine.hashimoto at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi there all!
> 
> I have a 1990 Audi 80 Quattro that needs a new fuel pressure regulator put
> in, as well as the dreaded heater core.  I have the parts, but need to find
> a reputable independent shop to do the work in or near Portland, OR.  If
> you have any suggestions for repair facilities that are okay with parts
> brought in by an owner, I would be very greatful.  I was going to do both
> jobs myself, but the heat core made me think it would be better if someone
> else got dirty.
> 
> How long does a heater core take to replace?  I've heard 10 hours.  That is
> a bit scary.  LOL.
> 
> In any event, input is much appreciated.
> 
> TIA
> Blaine
> 1990 80 Quattro
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