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[ttiholov@rodeo.sd27.bc.ca (Tihol Tiholov)]

>John Larson wrote:

>        I heartily concur with Scott. And wait 'til you get to that 40K timing
>belt replacement, front end reseal, and water pump. We love 'em here at
>the shop 'cause it keeps my partner busy for 2 days (at $64/hr) and the
>parts are outrageous. Kiss 13 to 1500 bux good-bye, providing there
>aren't any complications. Just the tool to set the belt is close to
>$500.
>John

I hope you're kidding, otherwise your shop should be avoided by Porsche
owners at all cost.  I've done the above myself more than once and it does
not take more than 4-5 hours the first time (I'm not a pro mechanic, just
use the Haynes).  Dealer lists 4 hours labor.  BTW, the parts are about
$300 for all of the above and it should be done every 60K mi.

Mandatory Audi content - there is less room on the Audi to do the same job.

O.K., sorry for the wasted BW, I just miss my 944...