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

[Ed Kellock]

"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."

This is excellent, both funny and darn smart.  My driveway ain't that long
though.  Maybe two trails.  LOL.

Ed
 


-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf Of Steve Mills
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:43 AM
To: Blaine Hashimoto
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Good and inexpensive Audi mechanic in PDX or Vancouver (WA)?


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
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