Exhaust manifold cracks on a 200

[Ken <kkeith@qnet.com>]

mike posner <posne@cts.com> wrote:

> Unfortunately, I tweaked the intake valve on #1 cyl when the camgear moved 45 degrees > counter clockwise while I attempted to break loose the bolt.

So, the belt was already off?  If so, no offense, but I would expect
that to happen, personally.  I wouldn't doubt that you could move the
whole engine trying to do that, with the plugs out.

> Local Audi dealer wants $3k to repair, including $1100 for a new exhaust manifold, which is almost always cracked according to the service mngr.

"Almost always cracked"?  Without even checking?  His momma!  Pay him
with a check that "almost always clears"!

If it is cracked, forget the stock one!  Buy a header.  For a N/A car
they're only $400 bux.  $800 for a Dialynx turbo unit (no thread
intended).  Makes sense to me.

Regards,

Ken
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