Re: The Bomb

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made dnelson@midwest.net say:

> Is replacing this brake pressure accumulator a job most reasonably
> competent mechanics (not me) could do? Does anyone have a suggestion as
> to the parts vendor to try first on this part? Is a used bomb a good
> idea? Did Audi change the bomb since the 1990 V8? Are there incidental
> parts (hoses, clamps, etc.) needed that are unique to Audi or the V8?

I can't speak for the V8, but the bomb replacement on my '89 100Q
was a piece of cake. About 10 minutes up on a lift. It would be
easy (but not quite as easy) to do it with the car on the ground.

I don't know about used; how much longer will it last? How much longer
will you keep the car? I sold my 18 month old used one (it turned out
after replacing it that it wasn't the problem) for $50. If you can
get one for that, OK. Blaufergnugen sells new ones for $250 or so.

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