Re: Another leak in the V

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

Cobram wrote:

>      Pento$in hoses (on the 5KS) by fitting the old ends onto
>      new hose, and the hoses started to seep less than a year
>      later. Bit the bullet and bought the Audi hoses, about
>      four years now without a leak.
>
>      I suspect that the hose they sold me for the V8Q was probably
>      sitting on a shelf somewhere since 1989.
>
>  JK> P.S. Sorry to hear about the hose.  BTW, it's easy to replace
>  JK> yourself.
>
>      Yeah, I might be prepared for it after I finish doing the
>      timing belt. ;)  It's been a week and a half now, and no word
>      from Audi yet when the "sliding block" I ordered will
>      arrive so I can finish doing the timing belt.

Wow! Is it just me or are many of the V8's on the list experiencing the 
same problems/maintanance issues lately?  For the 120K service of the V8
here is the current list of things done:Timing belt, tensioner and
rollers and water pump
plugs and wires(I highly recommend getting those done for those who have
not)
all fluid changes (including Pentosin TWICE!)
Hydraulic pump Ouch!
cruise control recall performed

And there are a couple more things to do.  I'm glad the every 60K
services are not frequent, cuz this could get real expensive in a hurry.

>  
>
>      PS: Did anyone else besides Randall get a recall notice for
>      the cruise control?  I haven't received anything from A of A.
>  

Call your dealer about it soon, because that was the scariest feeling. 
I am just glad that my wife was not driving; she would have panicked. 
Good luck with your repairs Cobram.  
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Randall C. Markarian

1990 V8 Quattro
1996 Merc E320

Saint Louis, Missouri