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Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-18-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By Gomer

AudiAgs math seems to be as bad as Floyds on a...

AudiAgs math seems to be as bad as Floyds on a busy Saturday.Newly installed at 47,000 replaced at 87,000 does not equal 88 thousand on a brake job. According to Opie that number should be...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-13-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By Gomer

That Carbon Rust hood is the bomb! If I was your...

That Carbon Rust hood is the bomb! If I was your A4 I would refuse to start so as to not be seen in public.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-20-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,893
Posted By Gomer

As far as the price goes do yourself a favor....

As far as the price goes do yourself a favor. Scour E Bay, the classifieds on the different Audi forums and Craigs list which will have the most listed especially if you are willing to drive a couple...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-02-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,161
Posted By Gomer

Why in the world would someone take there Aud to...

Why in the world would someone take there Aud to a quick change thief and expect anything but problems. Minimum paid grease monkeys that will force anything and overtighten, that is not use a torque...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-30-2010, 04:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By Gomer

Install a new switch. As said,tool to manually...

Install a new switch. As said,tool to manually overide is located in car,check owners book for location
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-11-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,193
Posted By Gomer

I have the same A4 setup and it was a loose...

I have the same A4 setup and it was a loose connection under the passenger seat.I would check that first,try unplugging and replugging.Sometimes when people adjust the seat it loosens the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-11-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By Gomer

Did anyone actually do a compresion test? If so...

Did anyone actually do a compresion test? If so what were the readings on each cylinder? Unless you tested them I have my doubts about bads rings being the real problem.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-06-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,394
Posted By Gomer

Okay I will get off your back after I say this....

Okay I will get off your back after I say this. You are right about shopping around for better prices but you also said that the dealership was your choice,which is far more expensive with or without...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-06-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,394
Posted By Gomer

Sorry I am not a mind reader and the diff in the...

Sorry I am not a mind reader and the diff in the TB job is minimal. No one asked about a S4, so why is it even mentioned by you to begin with? Stick with the A4 as that is what the OP asked about,not...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-06-2010, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,394
Posted By Gomer

[QUOTE=GomerPyle;24014858]Specifically, Dunn's...

[QUOTE=GomerPyle;24014858]Specifically, Dunn's Imports in Middleton was $2400 and slightly less was Carstar Dependable Auto in Verona. The timing belt job did not take 2 weeks, they had my car for...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-06-2010, 04:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,394
Posted By Gomer

[QUOTE=GomerPyle;24014729]The TB was not done at...

[QUOTE=GomerPyle;24014729]The TB was not done at the dealership on either car. I had it done on my S4 for $950 when the dealer was asking about $1600 and other shops up to $2400. Bearings were...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-05-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,394
Posted By Gomer

[QUOTE=GomerPyle;24013810]I bought mine in 2004...

[QUOTE=GomerPyle;24013810]I bought mine in 2004 with 52K miles on it. I now have ~135K. 2.8 with Quattro and a 5 speed.

It's been a solid car (unlike my S4). Since I purchased it, these are the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-28-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,999
Posted By Gomer

Nope, 98 with 112,000 2.8 manual reads the same...

Nope, 98 with 112,000 2.8 manual reads the same as yours. 6200 is the redline so you have a way to go. The engine is loping along at 2800, when your in 2nd or 3rd at that rpm it is begging for you to...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-21-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
Posted By Gomer

Save money for future repairs.Save money for a...

Save money for future repairs.Save money for a S4. Do not put any money into a 14 year old car that you will NEVER get back when you sell it for 500 to 1000.Enjoy car for what it is. If your young...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,238
Posted By Gomer

Not afraid to tackle job and have some personal...

Not afraid to tackle job and have some personal satisfaction,,,NICE !
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-25-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,238
Posted By Gomer

The quality does matter but you probably will be...

The quality does matter but you probably will be okay with a B&D extractor. If you are going to buy a drill press then you might as well take it to a machine shop and save the money, unless you have...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-25-2010, 04:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,238
Posted By Gomer

A 5/32 left handed colbalt drill bit. Sometimes...

A 5/32 left handed colbalt drill bit. Sometimes when you are drilling, it heats up enough that the bit will grab the bolt and spin it out.Or you need a extractor. The best one for the job is a square...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Gomer

If you do not get a answer on here then call the...

If you do not get a answer on here then call the parts dept. at the local Audi dealer. They can cross reference .
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-14-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
Posted By Gomer

Buy a mechanics stethoscope,15$ and up, then...

Buy a mechanics stethoscope,15$ and up, then probe around. The screwdriver method is pretty vague unless your right on the hot spot and have a trained ear.4Driver4 is one that has been around so I...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By Gomer

If the oil and coolant levels are at spec then...

If the oil and coolant levels are at spec then 4Diver4 is correct.Coolant level down and oil level up would point towards the blown head gasket as mentioned on previous post.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2010, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By Gomer

Oh and they do not provide out gassing as you...

Oh and they do not provide out gassing as you stated. If you ever looked at a MACHINED groove rotor you will notice that they are channeled and directed to flow from the inside to the outside.If your...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2010, 03:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By Gomer

Yes I see a ton of non-machined wavy grooved...

Yes I see a ton of non-machined wavy grooved rotors for sale.The only thing tires have to do with braking is when there bald and your on rain/snow soaked streets. I am sure that NASCAR etc all use...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-09-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By Gomer

Grooved rotors will eat up pads quicker and...

Grooved rotors will eat up pads quicker and lenghten your stopping distance. The surface contact on the pads is not 100%.Unless you have a POS ride and plan on dumping it, replace the rotors
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-09-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By Gomer

If they are grooved and you do not know when they...

If they are grooved and you do not know when they were last changed, then it is time to buy new ones. It is about the same money in most cases as it would be to have them turned ,if there is even...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,302
Posted By Gomer

You are on a low budget the first problem I would...

You are on a low budget the first problem I would eliminate is the ABS. Pull the fuse on it,snow season is over,you can live without it.Now the next question might be what engine is in it?
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