[V8] Re10: Need All Kinds of Stuff

[Campozano, Robert (CORP IT)]

Hi Dave,
Thanks for your e-mail.  Thanks also to all that replied and provided me
with meaningful information as well as help (diemarthedie, THoffman,
ASchlueter) .  I really do appreciate it.  The car will be taken to the
mechanic tonight and I will have a full review tomorrow as to what is
wrong.

Tie rods I always intended to get new and I would think it is easier and
time saving to replace the half axle as opposed to doing the CV boot.
I was just wondering about pricing for these parts since I don't mind
paying a fair price for them, I just have to stay within what I can
afford (to be read as:  not a lot at the moment :-)).

I will be calling Bruce from German Auto Connection as soon as I know
what is needed.  Thanks again for everyones help.

Zay Campozano | Computer Engineer | MGM MIRAGE(tm)
rcampozano at MGMMirage.net
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Subject: Re: [V8] Need All Kinds of Stuff
To: v8 at audifans.com

None of this stuff will be worth getting used parts for Zay.
The CV boots are easy to get new.
Tie rods are also available new - so no point in spending good money to
install worn parts.
Used hoses probably aren't worth your time either.

Of your list though, the top rad hose the most expensive I think. It was
near $200 last time I looked - and the dollar has slid considerably
against the euro since then. You can thank the economic policies of the
decider for that.
If you are lucky, you just have a leaky/loose hose clamp. If either head
outlet clamp leaks, coolant drips down behind the timing cover and off
the oil pan as you describe. You can inspect these clamps, and remove
the left engine timing cover to get a good idea where the leak is. If it
is the water pump, that will be obvious too.
I would do that before jumping to too many conclusions.
Dave