turbo lines, rack, and pump -- H-E-L-P

["Richard Haroutunian" <Richard_Haroutunian@inso.com>]

My mechanic walked me through what needed to be done to my car yesterday --
it's gonna cost a shitload of cash to get it done, but I think it's worth
it because they'll let me get the parts wherever I want.

I need some help in getting the best parts, with the best guarantee -- and
the lowest price:

Here's what the car needs:

As you know, there are 4 lines for the turbo and oil cooler -- I've had one
of the oil cooler lines replaced.  The leaking lines are the stainless
braided 'go to' and 'return' liens going in and out of the turbo.  They're
approx. $300 apiece at the dealer, and from what I've been told -- there
ain't no other place to get 'em, at least not the braided ones.

     --->>> Q>  Should I just let the dealer order them -- or do you think
the lines or OK from BLAU or other places?         Please feel free to
recommend a few places to try.


There's one more oil-cooler line that looks OK, but the ends where they're
attached are rust and corroded.  The tech said I should think about
replacing it -- but it's another $300 for the line plus labor.

     ---->>>  Q. Can I wait -- or should I just do it all at once? He had
the car on the lift, and there are a few corroded allen bolts that look
like a major hassle -- and will probably break off.. I'd attempt it myself,
but wouldn't know what to do if the bracket-thing attached tot he turbo is
ruined because that means a new turbo.


Now for the rack stuff.  It needs the rack AND the pump, But the pump's not
leaking as bad as the rack.  I don't have the know-how or the patience to
attempt this one on my own.   tech says the rack is leaking pretty bad and
suggests that I go for the 'full' rack at a dealer cost of $752.  His
reasoning is that he's concerned that everything will be corroded and
probably need replacing anyway and that while he's in there.... you know
what I mean.

     ----->>>>> Q.  BLAU offers a rack for around $420 with a $100 refund
when the core's returned.  Not sure if they offer full racks or not.
Should I go with the OEM parts -- rack and pump?  Any of you have these
parts?  What do you guys think -- is there any advantage if I stick with
the dealer's parts?  BLAU has a pump for around $180 -- what do you guys
think?


Basically, the dealer needs me to sign something that says they're not
responsible for the parts (obviously) if they fail.  But I will save a
boatload of money doing it this way -- and I trust this mechanic, he's a
straight-shooter and an Audi Fan.


Can I do the oil line stuff and wait a few weeks to get the rack/pump done?
Can I do the rack first and the pump in a few weeks?  The pump doesn't leak
as bad as the rack..

Thanks guys -- I gotta order this stuff today, so if any of you guys have a
few minutes to help me out it'd be mucho appreciat-o..  Thanks!

Richard H

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