Exhaust Manifold Question

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <3.0.1.32.19970618122815.006c9a18@king.cts.com> mike posner writes:

> Upon closer inspection, the mechanic says that the exhaust manifold is
> CRACKED and two studs need to be drilled out. He says that Audi had a
> history of problems with the 5000's one piece manifold-apparently the
> length caused it to crack.
> 
> The replacement is a two-piece manifold. Cost is about $800.00. I
> guess this isn't that unreasonable since machining cost $300 to $500. 

The same problem affects the ur-quattro, and several companies (most notably AM 
Cars) are applying the same solution.
 
There's no recall, because Audi AG regard the exhaust manifold as a consumable 
part.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club