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

[Greg Furstenwerth]

Well the problem for me is the V8 is my one and only car right now.. If 
I had multiple Audi's I think I would just hang onto them no harm no 
foul. However I do get concerned when I think I will need to do a whole 
lot of work to keep going.

As for Lanier, I really would like to get to the bottom of that problem 
for sure.

Ed Kellock wrote:
> 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
>> www.dandpgroup.com
>>
>> (507) 377-RENT
>>
>> "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds 
>> discuss people."
>>
>>
>> -----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
>>