Re: V8Q Parts Source?

["Randall C. Markarian" <asenna@accessus.net>]

Cobram wrote:

> Timing Belt..................$142.27

Blaufargnugen has the belt for about $70

> Water Pump (NEW).............$290.90
> Water Pump (REBUILT).........$178.52
> Timing Belt Relay Rollers....$111.90
> Tensioner Roller.............$124.42
> Engine Mount.................$127.25
>
> It uses 2 relay rollers, and needs both engine mounts,
> and I won't even consider a rebuilt WP based on the
> amount of work involved in replacing it. (I wish Audi
> would give a Mercedes OEM parts guarantee, if a Mercedes
> OEM dealer purchased part fails, Mercyless Benz will
> replace it at any Authorized Dealer on their dime.)
>
> Total for just the parts listed is $1173.26 !?
>  

Ouch that hurts!  I would start with Blaufargnugen to see what they
could do on the other parts.  They also have OEM plug wires for $250
which is way cheaper than the dealer.  
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Randall C. Markarian

1990 V8 Quattro
1996 Merc E320

Saint Louis, Missouri