Re: Timing Belt And Other PO fixes..

["Douglas Hurst Quebbeman" <dougq@iglou.com>]

> Thanks for the report on the timing belt.  My fiance and I are looking
> into an 89 100 wagon.  It appears to be in good shape and we are taking
> it to a VW/Porsche independent to look it over.  WHat does the timing
> belt water pump replacement  typically go for?  I posted to the list
> requesting a run down on the problem areas and we are waiting to hear
> back.  Thanks in advance

Parts cost me $160 (timing belt, water pump, idler pulley,
front crank seal, thermostat & seal, something else?), labor
would have cost $150 to $250. I did it myself not so much to
save money as it's kind of a rite-of-passage with the I5
engine to be able to change the timing belt. It beat me once
before, so I just *had* to go at it again. This time St. George
slew the dragon!

As for the car you're considering buying, the dealer can give
you a printout of all the service that was performed on it at
either that dealership or service peformed at any dealership
that was pro-active enough to enter it into the national database.
Of course, try to get the current owner to give you copies of the
service records. If you post to the list what's been done and how
many miles it has on it, we'll be able to give you accurate advice
on what to expect in the coming miles.

This was my first type-44 Audi, so my knowledge tends to be limited
to this one vehicle, although I've owned nuerous other Audis.

hoping that helps, -doug q
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-Douglas Hurst Quebbeman (dougq@iglou.com)            [Call me "Doug"]
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