[V8] Stick a fork in the V8 I am done ;-)

Sun Aug 3 12:22:47 PDT 2008

Ditto my 93.  I really haven't put much thought into it, for better or
worse.

Congrats on keeping the beast.  I can totally identify with the urge to
bail.  I've just started to try to trust a mechanic again, first with the ur
quattro, and I was broken in to the tune of $882 for a timing belt job,
replace both front outer cv boots, and replace the strut bearings.

I just can't do it all myself, with 6 old Audis, the newest being the 93 V8.
When people say "just sell some" it still stings.  Can't.  Won't.  Not yet
anyway.  

Still, I think the last thing I will "farm out" will be a V8 timing belt
job, as there's just too much at stake there.

The next test is the 90 V8 goes in for replacement of the trans filter
screen, a front outer CV boot, and possibly the a/c clutch.  Hopefully after
that it will cool down enough that I'll be more motivated.  The new job may
suck up some of or otherwise interfere with that motivation though.

Or, maybe I just need a little financial abuse to get my mind right.

Anyway, congrats again on deciding to keep and maintain the beast.  

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Lanier Pratt
> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 12:57 PM
> To: Greg Furstenwerth; v8-bounces at audifans.com; V8 List
> Subject: Re: [V8] Stick a fork in the V8 I am done ;-)
> 
> 
> I too have that same whining sound in my baby. As with yours, 
> when I release the pressure on the gas cap it goes away. I've 
> always wanted an answer to this issue. 
> 
> Lanier
> 
> '92 V8Q Pearl
> '90 V8Q Pearl
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Lanier Pratt
> Chief Executive Officer
> D & P Management Group
> 702 E. Main St., Suite 101
> Albert Lea, MN. 56007
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> 
> (507) 377-RENT
> 
> "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Furstenwerth <slicerdicer at mac.com>
> 
> Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:16:41 
> To: V8 List<v8 at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [V8] Stick a fork in the V8 I am done ;-)
> 
> 
> Well I decided to keep the beast... I located my Oil Leak, 
> Ordered the 
> gasket kit to replace them.. I have located my dreaded 
> Pentosin Leak.. I 
> just need to go to dealer tomorrow and order a part for 
> that.. That X bolt.
> 
> Now onto the odd problem. I thought the fuel pump was going 
> out however 
> I have diagnosed it and the fuel pump is not making any noise... When 
> running I hear noise coming from the fuel filter area but it 
> is not the 
> Fuel Pump? Any BTDT?
> 
> Also when I shut off the car if I release the pressure in the gas cap 
> the whine ends.. Any help here please? Other than that I just 
> need to do 
> a Oil Change, I inspected my timing belt and it has no cracks or any 
> sign of needing to be replaced just yet. I am paranoid and want to 
> replace those bastards every 40k miles ;-)
> 
> Greg
> 1993 V8
> 
> Greg Furstenwerth wrote:
> > I am located in New Mexico, I will get some pictures later today of 
> > the
> > vehicle. I also forgot to mention there is a slight ding on 
> the drivers 
> > side rear door.
> >
> > Ed Kellock wrote:
> >   
> >> Hi Greg,
> >>
> >> Can you send some pix?
> >> Where are you located?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Ed
> >>
> >>
> >>   
> >>     
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com
> >>> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Greg Furstenwerth
> >>> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:35 AM
> >>> To: V8 List
> >>> Subject: [V8] Stick a fork in the V8 I am done ;-)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I am selling my V8, It has 140,000 miles on it. It needs
> >>> timing belt and 
> >>> transmission flush.. It leaks oil at about 4qt a month from the 
> >>> crankcase gasket. I do not want to deal with finding parts or 
> >>> getting it 
> >>> done sadly.. I have fought with this thing for enough 
> time I think.
> >>>
> >>> The middle exhaust may need to be replaced soon it has minor
> >>> rust pits 
> >>> on it. Headlights are relayed high/low beams, brand new 
> brake pads on 
> >>> front, 10k miles on rear brake pads with new rotors, 15k miles on 
> >>> Goodyear Assurance tires 80k mile tires. iPod connect 
> added to car 
> >>> interfaces with upgraded stereo (will give pulling tools 
> with car so 
> >>> stereo can be removed) I have a subwoofer/amp that you are 
> >>> welcome to have.
> >>>
> >>> It has been tinted all the way around 20% and 5% visor.
> >>>
> >>> If anybody is interested I am looking to get 3500$ out of it.
> >>>
> >>> Greg
> >>> 1993 V8 Q
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I tried to list as much of problems I could think of or
> >>> things done to it :)
> >>>
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