03 S8 steering problem
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How about these guys? Crappy website but great reviews.
http://www.fullthrottleorl.com/
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Timing Belt Service is a RED FLAG to me. I was quoted by my Audi dealer $1900.00 and the service tech told me, "They'd do me a favor and clean my sunroof drains for free". What a bunch of DB's!
I had the timing belt service done by a trusted independent mechanic for $1300.00. And durning that service, I had the front engine mount and passenger side valve gasket replaced. Total bill: $1535.00.
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I had the timing belt service done by a trusted independent mechanic for $1300.00. And durning that service, I had the front engine mount and passenger side valve gasket replaced. Total bill: $1535.00.
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Believe me, it's not that bad as it sounds, I'm really enjoying the car
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Their labor rate is probably $150/hr, maybe more.
How about these guys? Crappy website but great reviews.
http://www.fullthrottleorl.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/full-throttle-orlando
How about these guys? Crappy website but great reviews.
http://www.fullthrottleorl.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/full-throttle-orlando
When I get back from Atlanta next week I'll see what to do
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Hi everybody,
I was able to take the car to a recommended Indy Shop in my town (Orlando, FL) and the following happened:
- The tie rod has a minimal movement, but they told me I should wait until it gets worst to replace it. It's not worth it now.
- Most of the issues that S8ilver mentioned that were due to a bad tie rod going at low speeds, got fixed when I replaced the leaking power steering hose. I got lucky there.
- I still notice a vibration when going over 80mph. The guy from the shop told me to do the following to determine what should be the root cause: Go over 90mph and when I start noticing the vibration put the gearbox in Neutral, that will disable the suspension. If I keep noticing the vibration the problem is either with tires, the wheels or balancing, if the vibration is gone, the problem is with the suspension. I tried it and I do notice a vibration afterwards , but I'll get a second opinion because maybe at this point I'm being a little too picky.
So after all, I took the car to them, they drove it, explained in detail everything and the replacement was done by another mechanic I know. They didn't charge me a dime, of course next time I have a problem I'll go to them. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention them, let me know if I can do. Either way, they were great!
So I'm very happy now because I only ended up spending less than $200 on that hose (quite an expensive hose I must say!).
Cheers,
Leo
I was able to take the car to a recommended Indy Shop in my town (Orlando, FL) and the following happened:
- The tie rod has a minimal movement, but they told me I should wait until it gets worst to replace it. It's not worth it now.
- Most of the issues that S8ilver mentioned that were due to a bad tie rod going at low speeds, got fixed when I replaced the leaking power steering hose. I got lucky there.
- I still notice a vibration when going over 80mph. The guy from the shop told me to do the following to determine what should be the root cause: Go over 90mph and when I start noticing the vibration put the gearbox in Neutral, that will disable the suspension. If I keep noticing the vibration the problem is either with tires, the wheels or balancing, if the vibration is gone, the problem is with the suspension. I tried it and I do notice a vibration afterwards , but I'll get a second opinion because maybe at this point I'm being a little too picky.
So after all, I took the car to them, they drove it, explained in detail everything and the replacement was done by another mechanic I know. They didn't charge me a dime, of course next time I have a problem I'll go to them. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention them, let me know if I can do. Either way, they were great!
So I'm very happy now because I only ended up spending less than $200 on that hose (quite an expensive hose I must say!).
Cheers,
Leo
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Clearly I wasn't paying attention to the previous post.
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- I still notice a vibration when going over 80mph. The guy from the shop told me to do the following to determine what should be the root cause: Go over 90mph and when I start noticing the vibration put the gearbox in Neutral, that will disable the suspension. If I keep noticing the vibration the problem is either with tires, the wheels or balancing, if the vibration is gone, the problem is with the suspension.
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Ok, that's a good point. When he started talking about it I thought that's what he was going to say, but no, he didn't talk about the transmission at all. Could there be any other correlation between disengaging the transmission and the effect on the suspension?
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Really just a guess, but can't hurt.
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What rpm value are you at when you feel the vibration? I'd note that value and then reproduce it in different gears at lower speeds (shift into tip and hold a gear until you hit that value, maybe even do it with the cruise control so you can focus on where the vibration is coming from). It could be an engine vibration you're feeling, and just so happens at that speed above 80mph there is something resonating...an engine mount perhaps.
Really just a guess, but can't hurt.
Really just a guess, but can't hurt.
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