anybody have a starter go out? Looks like mine just did...
10-21-2008, 06:57 PM
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DRC designer would have placed the key ignition in the glovebox..
the spare tire under the driver seat requiring the car to be lifted by two Sumu wrestlers and a height challenged lepricahn to undo a bolt, the brake would have been located on the right with the gas on left, and the fuses under the engine block, {insert your own line here}.
Good thing Audi had their top guy (tongue deeply planted in cheek) on the key placement design so he was not dedicated to critical long term design issues.
I really do love the car when it operates. This fact results in epic battles within me regarding ownership of the beast.
Good thing Audi had their top guy (tongue deeply planted in cheek) on the key placement design so he was not dedicated to critical long term design issues.
I really do love the car when it operates. This fact results in epic battles within me regarding ownership of the beast.
10-21-2008, 08:27 PM
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So that 13K hit i was going to take on trade in is equal to 1 starter and one transmission.
yep gotta work on ditching mine next year as no warranty on anything less than a year from now.
10-21-2008, 08:36 PM
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ouch
sounds as though driving an out of warranty RS6 is about as risky as a sailor just returning from duty in a town full of women with VD's--in both cases, you're bound to get into some painful problems.
10-22-2008, 05:37 AM
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I'm stunned.....engine-out for starter. But 20 hours at $120/hr isn't enough..
...to cover engine R&R? That's $2400. Seems like much beyond that is excessive.
How can it take more than 10 hours to pull the motor, and 10 more to reinstall?
Bruce
How can it take more than 10 hours to pull the motor, and 10 more to reinstall?
Bruce
10-22-2008, 07:55 AM
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Who are "they?"
Are they a dealer? A reputable indy once told me that the manual says the engine must be removed to replace the O2 sensors on our cars, but he has had no problems replacing them without doing so. Maybe an experienced indy can do the job for you for much less $$$.