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Pete
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 Posted:
Mon Feb 07, 2005 4:00 pm Post subject:
Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question |
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"Gio" wrote
| Quote: | Yeah, i know "Los Americanos" is born with automatic shifting per se, and
are having BIG problems when they visit europe. But here in europe, most
cars are manuals - but more and more auto-trannys are showing up. But i
think the reason for the manual popularity here, is that automatic is WAY
more expensive when you buy your new ride.
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Yeah, I'm in Europe as well, although I spent a lot of time across the pond,
too. In addition to initial cost, I think other reasons are higher fuel
consumption (at least with traditional automatics, not stuff like
multitronic/CVT), and being afraid of higher repair costs should anything go
wrong - whether that's true, I don't know.
| Quote: | Hell....i´m back to manual again, after i sold my A4. And i MISS MY
TipTronic!!! *sigh*
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Heh... after driving manual all my life, at one point I went out and bought
an Accord V6 auto (that was in the US). Within a year I got so bored of it
and fed up with the way it worked, I quickly sold it and bought a manual A4
1.8Tq. Been having fun with it ever since 2001, now in Europe. :-)
Cheers,
Pete
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C.R. Krieger
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Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:40 am Post subject:
Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question |
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Gio wrote:
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Sorry...but am i the only one inhere which grew up using manual
tran´s? |
| Quote: | I thought manual transmissions were like...you know, THE most common.
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Not in the US; not by a long shot.
| Quote: | And seeing Krieger asking how to use a clutch, is like asking how to
walk....the most natural thing of all ;-) (
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Um, reread the thread. I didn't *ask*. I *was asked*.
| Quote: | To be realistic: percent-wise...what is the most common way of
shifting a
gear worldwide? Manual or automatic?
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In the US, it's unquestionably automatic. Probably 90% or more.
I'd guess (and a guess is all it is) that in most other parts of the
world, it's manual, but in the more developed parts such as Japan and
Europe, I would expect it's drifting toward autoboxes as well as they
get better, more fuel efficient, and people in general get lazier.
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C.R. Krieger
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venezia10
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Wed Feb 16, 2005 2:22 am Post subject:
Re: PLS HELP 2002 A4 Quattro 1.8 Turbo needs clutch/tranny 2 |
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Four months later the problem has been somewhat resolved. My attorney hired
a automotive crash specialist who inspected the car and took a million
photographs. Apparently, my clutch was faulty and it literally exploded.
The seals were intact on my transmission so it looks as if the dealer never
even looked at it. Either the clutch did something to damage the
transmission or the dealer was just looking to ream me. Anyway, last week I
got my car back at no charge, the dealer has agreed to pay my attorney's
fees and the rental car bill. They can take it up with AoA. Perhaps
they'll have better luck with them than I do.
Thanks for all of your input. It helped me to keep my sanity during this
nightmare.
cursichella
"venezia10" <venezia10@cox.net> wrote in message
news:2eNed.61755$hj.50263@fed1read07...
| Quote: | Hi Steve and Mark,
Right. Guess it may void the warranty (as if the warranty has done me any
good)? Anyway, I do appreciate all of your input. Thanks for your
messages. An update...the dealer has repaired it (the Mercedes guy, see
below, told me to have it repaired there as they were to give me a minor
break) and I'm supposed to pick it up Monday. The price came down by 1K,
though I'm less than ecstatic with a 7K+ bill. Initially, it was to be
ready two weeks ago. They kept calling and saying "probably tomorrow".
They were ordering one part at a time?! Should I do the same and let them
wait while I ponder picking it up for a few weeks? (I'll withdraw the
money
to pay them with at their dealer-speed...one dollar a day???) OK, I'll
definitely look for a good attorney and put off paying/picking up until I
have that in place. Should I be seeking one that specializes in the Lemon
Law or auto repair/warranty issues? Does this seem like a Lemon Law item
or
service-scam type of issue? Who does one go after? This particular
dealer
or all of Audi??? Would this be a chain of custody issue? Like maybe
they
messed with the transmission sometime between the tow-in and my first
visit?? Ugh...I hate dealing with stuff like this...
Some further explanations/answers...I guess they reason that if a woman's
car interior is such a disaster (not very ladylike...), it's a safe bet
that
her driving style must be a disaster, too? I couldn't take it to my
original dealer because this one said all the info on their findings was
now
in the database so any dealer would deal with it the same way they were.
A
family friend who's a former Mercedes dealer, still a Master Mechanic (one
of two Platinums??) went to the dealer on my behalf. The best he could
manage was to get them to split the cost of the rental car (no big deal
but
it is at least something...). He also has them on tape admitting they'd
initially said it would all be covered. (I also have their initial quote
of
1 cent estimate.) He got them to agree to speak to their field rep and
see
if he'd consider splitting the cost of the repair (when he comes to town),
though it seems unlikely they'd do anything for me once I've paid for it.
(Of course, this "rep" never did go out of town, but now I've learned "he
was recently hospitalized...".) Of course, I've asked for his name and
was
told he didn't know it but (with some enthusiasm said...) he would get it
for me. Same answer when I asked for the name of the field rep that
initially decided I was the culprit. Oi...for a redhead, I must look
REALLY
blonde! I'm certainly feeling like one! (With apologies to any blondes
out
there...)
Thank you so much for your suggestions. It helps me a lot just knowing I
have some moral support out there.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca
Newsgroups: alt.autos.audi
Sent: 21 October, 2004 07:26 AM
Subject: Re: PLS HELP 2002 A4 Quattro 1.8 Turbo needs clutch/tranny 20K
mi?
Mark,
It sounds like they're saying "it's probably your 17 y.o. son dragging
Hondas down Main Street". Unless they've got proof, it sounds pretty
shaky
(unless they've got some kind of onboard telemetry recording things like
#
of times engine hit rev limiter, missed shift, ground gears, power
shift,
etc. etc.). They'll cave, you just have to be a pitbull and sink your
teeth
in and don't let go. Calling a lawyer is a good step. After the
"handbook
engineering" they did to make the A4 timing belts "last longer" in the
US,
AoA still has some work to do in the Customer Relations department.
I think Cursichella might be stuck with dealer service if they are only
leasing the car - after this is all sorted out, they should change
dealerships.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Mark1.8T" <mark1.8t@canada.ca> wrote in message
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Sorry to hear about your car. I strongly suggest getting a lawyer and
have
the dealership and field rep prove how a messy interior causes a
transmission to fail. WTF??? They can only deny warranty if they can
prove
you, or something you modified, caused the damage. So when they said
"we're
not saying you were negligent", then they just admitted you didn't do
anything wrong. The tranny and clutch assembly is fully encased and
underneath the car, how the hell can something from inside the car get
into
it and cause it to fail.
If you're out of luck, don't let the dealership do the repairs. You
can
get
parts and have a mechanic do it for much cheaper than what the
stealership
will charge you.
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:cMPdd.54724$JG5.817983@news20.bellglobal.com...
Mark,
It sounds like they're saying "it's probably your 17 y.o. son dragging
Hondas down Main Street". Unless they've got proof, it sounds pretty
shaky
(unless they've got some kind of onboard telemetry recording things like
#
of times engine hit rev limiter, missed shift, ground gears, power
shift,
etc. etc.). They'll cave, you just have to be a pitbull and sink your
teeth
in and don't let go. Calling a lawyer is a good step. After the
"handbook
engineering" they did to make the A4 timing belts "last longer" in the
US,
AoA still has some work to do in the Customer Relations department.
I think Cursichella might be stuck with dealer service if they are only
leasing the car - after this is all sorted out, they should change
dealerships.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
"Mark1.8T" <mark1.8t@canada.ca> wrote in message
news:qDIdd.54493$JG5.786646@news20.bellglobal.com...
Sorry to hear about your car. I strongly suggest getting a lawyer and
have
the dealership and field rep prove how a messy interior causes a
transmission to fail. WTF??? They can only deny warranty if they can
prove
you, or something you modified, caused the damage. So when they said
"we're
not saying you were negligent", then they just admitted you didn't do
anything wrong. The tranny and clutch assembly is fully encased and
underneath the car, how the hell can something from inside the car get
into
it and cause it to fail.
If you're out of luck, don't let the dealership do the repairs. You
can
get
parts and have a mechanic do it for much cheaper than what the
stealership
will charge you.
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Steve Sears
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Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:11 am Post subject:
Re: PLS HELP 2002 A4 Quattro 1.8 Turbo needs clutch/tranny 2 |
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Cursichella,
No probs - now make sure that they'll stand behind the repairs that they did
and anything that might have been damaged as a consequence of the clutch
failure. Then find a dealer who'll be more helpful - they're not going to
change. Ask around on Audiworld for a recommendation.
Glad to hear it turned out ok.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"venezia10" <venezia10@cox.net> wrote in message
news:ICtQd.31684$xt.31384@fed1read07...
| Quote: | Four months later the problem has been somewhat resolved. My attorney
hired
a automotive crash specialist who inspected the car and took a million
photographs. Apparently, my clutch was faulty and it literally exploded.
The seals were intact on my transmission so it looks as if the dealer
never
even looked at it. Either the clutch did something to damage the
transmission or the dealer was just looking to ream me. Anyway, last week
I
got my car back at no charge, the dealer has agreed to pay my attorney's
fees and the rental car bill. They can take it up with AoA. Perhaps
they'll have better luck with them than I do.
Thanks for all of your input. It helped me to keep my sanity during this
nightmare.
cursichella
"venezia10" <venezia10@cox.net> wrote in message
news:2eNed.61755$hj.50263@fed1read07...
Hi Steve and Mark,
Right. Guess it may void the warranty (as if the warranty has done me
any
good)? Anyway, I do appreciate all of your input. Thanks for your
messages. An update...the dealer has repaired it (the Mercedes guy, see
below, told me to have it repaired there as they were to give me a minor
break) and I'm supposed to pick it up Monday. The price came down by
1K,
though I'm less than ecstatic with a 7K+ bill. Initially, it was to be
ready two weeks ago. They kept calling and saying "probably tomorrow".
They were ordering one part at a time?! Should I do the same and let
them
wait while I ponder picking it up for a few weeks? (I'll withdraw the
money
to pay them with at their dealer-speed...one dollar a day???) OK, I'll
definitely look for a good attorney and put off paying/picking up until
I
have that in place. Should I be seeking one that specializes in the
Lemon
Law or auto repair/warranty issues? Does this seem like a Lemon Law
item
or
service-scam type of issue? Who does one go after? This particular
dealer
or all of Audi??? Would this be a chain of custody issue? Like maybe
they
messed with the transmission sometime between the tow-in and my first
visit?? Ugh...I hate dealing with stuff like this...
Some further explanations/answers...I guess they reason that if a
woman's
car interior is such a disaster (not very ladylike...), it's a safe bet
that
her driving style must be a disaster, too? I couldn't take it to my
original dealer because this one said all the info on their findings was
now
in the database so any dealer would deal with it the same way they were.
A
family friend who's a former Mercedes dealer, still a Master Mechanic
(one
of two Platinums??) went to the dealer on my behalf. The best he could
manage was to get them to split the cost of the rental car (no big deal
but
it is at least something...). He also has them on tape admitting they'd
initially said it would all be covered. (I also have their initial
quote
of
1 cent estimate.) He got them to agree to speak to their field rep and
see
if he'd consider splitting the cost of the repair (when he comes to
town),
though it seems unlikely they'd do anything for me once I've paid for
it.
(Of course, this "rep" never did go out of town, but now I've learned
"he
was recently hospitalized...".) Of course, I've asked for his name and
was
told he didn't know it but (with some enthusiasm said...) he would get
it
for me. Same answer when I asked for the name of the field rep that
initially decided I was the culprit. Oi...for a redhead, I must look
REALLY
blonde! I'm certainly feeling like one! (With apologies to any blondes
out
there...)
Thank you so much for your suggestions. It helps me a lot just knowing
I
have some moral support out there.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca
Newsgroups: alt.autos.audi
Sent: 21 October, 2004 07:26 AM
Subject: Re: PLS HELP 2002 A4 Quattro 1.8 Turbo needs clutch/tranny 20K
mi?
Mark,
It sounds like they're saying "it's probably your 17 y.o. son dragging
Hondas down Main Street". Unless they've got proof, it sounds pretty
shaky
(unless they've got some kind of onboard telemetry recording things
like
#
of times engine hit rev limiter, missed shift, ground gears, power
shift,
etc. etc.). They'll cave, you just have to be a pitbull and sink your
teeth
in and don't let go. Calling a lawyer is a good step. After the
"handbook
engineering" they did to make the A4 timing belts "last longer" in the
US,
AoA still has some work to do in the Customer Relations department.
I think Cursichella might be stuck with dealer service if they are
only
leasing the car - after this is all sorted out, they should change
dealerships.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
"Mark1.8T" <mark1.8t@canada.ca> wrote in message
news:qDIdd.54493$JG5.786646@news20.bellglobal.com...
Sorry to hear about your car. I strongly suggest getting a lawyer
and
have
the dealership and field rep prove how a messy interior causes a
transmission to fail. WTF??? They can only deny warranty if they
can
prove
you, or something you modified, caused the damage. So when they
said
"we're
not saying you were negligent", then they just admitted you didn't
do
anything wrong. The tranny and clutch assembly is fully encased and
underneath the car, how the hell can something from inside the car
get
into
it and cause it to fail.
If you're out of luck, don't let the dealership do the repairs. You
can
get
parts and have a mechanic do it for much cheaper than what the
stealership
will charge you.
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:cMPdd.54724$JG5.817983@news20.bellglobal.com...
Mark,
It sounds like they're saying "it's probably your 17 y.o. son dragging
Hondas down Main Street". Unless they've got proof, it sounds pretty
shaky
(unless they've got some kind of onboard telemetry recording things
like
#
of times engine hit rev limiter, missed shift, ground gears, power
shift,
etc. etc.). They'll cave, you just have to be a pitbull and sink your
teeth
in and don't let go. Calling a lawyer is a good step. After the
"handbook
engineering" they did to make the A4 timing belts "last longer" in the
US,
AoA still has some work to do in the Customer Relations department.
I think Cursichella might be stuck with dealer service if they are
only
leasing the car - after this is all sorted out, they should change
dealerships.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
"Mark1.8T" <mark1.8t@canada.ca> wrote in message
news:qDIdd.54493$JG5.786646@news20.bellglobal.com...
Sorry to hear about your car. I strongly suggest getting a lawyer
and
have
the dealership and field rep prove how a messy interior causes a
transmission to fail. WTF??? They can only deny warranty if they
can
prove
you, or something you modified, caused the damage. So when they
said
"we're
not saying you were negligent", then they just admitted you didn't
do
anything wrong. The tranny and clutch assembly is fully encased and
underneath the car, how the hell can something from inside the car
get
into
it and cause it to fail.
If you're out of luck, don't let the dealership do the repairs. You
can
get
parts and have a mechanic do it for much cheaper than what the
stealership
will charge you.
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Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:13 pm Post subject:
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In message <acb811lif3h180229bt9sknr5sf5lmh76t@4ax.com>
Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
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David
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Ah, but did he drive an Audi?
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The good news is that God came from Heaven to earth
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Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:36 pm Post subject:
Re: Need help on getting new shock absorbers - '98 A4 1.8TQ |
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Did you find what you were looking for? I'm looking for the same thing.
Except I bought my car already lowered and want to bring back upt to it's
original hight specs.
Let me know if you found what you needed and where.
Thanks
JP Roberts <1234@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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means it is already some 20mm lower than a stock A4.
"JP Roberts" <1234@yahoo.com> escribió en el mensaje
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Dear all,
I feel the time has come for the shock absorbers to be replaced after
130.000 km. It is extremely important for me not to lower the car any
further than it is - it came with the factory sport suspension and 16"
rims.
I would like to see:
1.- Same car height.
2.- Improved performance.
3.- Comfort at least as good as original or better.
I would not like to get new springs yet. I heard the Ohlins are supposed
to
be the best but could not find anyone who had had any experience in a
"normal" A4.
I fear Bilsteins are going to eat away what little comfort is left? Any
experiences?
Will appreciate any comments. Thanks in advance.
JP Roberts
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Wed Mar 30, 2005 5:44 am Post subject:
Re: WTD: later model Audi in need of engine work. |
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"Old Radios" wrote:
| Quote: | Just wondering - if someone has a later model Audi which maybe
has a
broken timing belt or something major with the engine, and
they're
interested in unloading it rather than fixing, please email me
at:
mjmalin(at)wisc(dot)edu Looking for manual transmission and
a car that
is otherwise in nice (and complete) condition.
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My 98 A4 Quattro 2.8L 5-speed just experienced a timing belt failure.
I am thinking of not repairing it at the moment.
If you are interested let me know.
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"jpmichelson" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Old Radios" wrote:
Just wondering - if someone has a later model Audi which maybe
has a
broken timing belt or something major with the engine, and
they're
interested in unloading it rather than fixing, please email me
at:
mjmalin(at)wisc(dot)edu Looking for manual transmission and
a car that
is otherwise in nice (and complete) condition.
My 98 A4 Quattro 2.8L 5-speed just experienced a timing belt failure.
I am thinking of not repairing it at the moment.
Just curious as to how many miles were on the TB when it failed. |
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jpmichelson
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Sun Apr 03, 2005 12:38 am Post subject:
Re: Re: WTD: later model Audi in need of engine work. |
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"Ian S1" wrote:
| Quote: | "jpmichelson" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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"Old Radios" wrote:
> > Just wondering - if someone has a later model Audi
which maybe
> > has a
> > broken timing belt or something major with the
engine, and
> > they're
> > interested in unloading it rather than fixing,
please email me
> > at:
> > mjmalin(at)wisc(dot)edu Looking for manual
transmission and
> > a car that
> > is otherwise in nice (and complete) condition.
My 98 A4 Quattro 2.8L 5-speed just experienced a timing belt
failure.
I am thinking of not repairing it at the moment.
Just curious as to how many miles were on the TB when it
failed.
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Ian,
There were 114424 miles on it when it went.
I know that the recommended mileage for replacement is 90k max... It
appears that both I and the delaership that performed all the
maintenance missed that critical component during the 90K service.
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Ian S
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| Posted:
Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:07 pm Post subject:
Re: Re: WTD: later model Audi in need of engine work. |
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"jpmichelson" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Ian S1" wrote:
"jpmichelson" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
news:1_514505_6b61c4a288a9417c3267bffc2d413e28@autoforumz.com...
"Old Radios" wrote:
> > Just wondering - if someone has a later model Audi
which maybe
> > has a
> > broken timing belt or something major with the
engine, and
> > they're
> > interested in unloading it rather than fixing,
please email me
> > at:
> > mjmalin(at)wisc(dot)edu Looking for manual
transmission and
> > a car that
> > is otherwise in nice (and complete) condition.
My 98 A4 Quattro 2.8L 5-speed just experienced a timing belt
failure.
I am thinking of not repairing it at the moment.
Just curious as to how many miles were on the TB when it
failed.
Ian,
There were 114424 miles on it when it went.
I know that the recommended mileage for replacement is 90k max... It
appears that both I and the delaership that performed all the
maintenance missed that critical component during the 90K service.
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If you were having all the maintenance done by the book by that dealer, then
I think they bear a lot of the responsibility for the damage done by the TB
failure. I would think you'd have a good case for them to pay for the
repairs.
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jpmichelson
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Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:25 am Post subject:
Re: Re: Re: WTD: later model Audi in need of engine work. |
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"Ian S1" wrote:
| Quote: | "jpmichelson" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
news:1_517451_2150ce7a53a6b3f3ea8fa42e28394578@autoforumz.com...
"Ian S1" wrote:
> > "jpmichelson" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com
wrote in message
news:1_514505_6b61c4a288a9417c3267bffc2d413e28@autoforumz.com...
> > > "Old Radios" wrote:
> > > > Just wondering - if someone has a
later model Audi
> > which maybe
> > > > has a
> > > > broken timing belt or something
major with the
> > engine, and
> > > > they're
> > > > interested in unloading it rather
than fixing,
> > please email me
> > > > at:
> > > > mjmalin(at)wisc(dot)edu Looking
for manual
> > transmission and
> > > > a car that
> > > > is otherwise in nice (and
complete) condition.
> > > My 98 A4 Quattro 2.8L 5-speed just
experienced a timing belt
> > failure.
> > > I am thinking of not repairing it at the
moment.
> > Just curious as to how many miles were on the TB
when it
> > failed.
Ian,
There were 114424 miles on it when it went.
I know that the recommended mileage for replacement is 90k
max... It
appears that both I and the delaership that performed all
the
maintenance missed that critical component during the 90K
service.
If you were having all the maintenance done by the book by
that dealer, then
I think they bear a lot of the responsibility for the damage
done by the TB
failure. I would think you'd have a good case for them to pay
for the
repairs.
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Ian,
I am working that angle. I am not very hopeful though.
I did speak with Audi of America and their position is that all their
dealers are independant entities and they cannot interceed on my
behalf and that I should work with the dealership to resolve this
issue. Basically thanks for the $$, now hit the road, so much for
owner loyalty.
I am also considering consulting an attorney to see what my legal
standing is.
There was significant turnaround at this particular dealership during
the time that the 90K service was performed that could help my case.
cheers,
jim |
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mijin75
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Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:26 pm Post subject:
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Hey you guys,
It was me who actually started this topic. I really did need to find a
mechanic, It was in Montgomery County Maryland. The post was done as a
Internet class school assignment in college and it was on some old server
that could access certain databases using a c prompt looking window. I
had no idea how to go back in and check my responeses. Sorry. I ended up
going to a shop called AutoCentro in Rockville. They seemed pretty good,
they treat me good and I have had no problems with them. Has anyone else
been there before? |
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mijin75
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Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:26 pm Post subject:
Re: Looking for Montgomery County Mechanic |
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Hey you guys,
It was me who actually started this topic. I really did need to find a
mechanic, It was in Montgomery County Maryland. The post was done as a
Internet class school assignment in college and it was on some old server
that could access certain databases using a c prompt looking window. I
had no idea how to go back in and check my responeses. Sorry. I ended up
going to a shop called AutoCentro in Rockville. They seemed pretty good,
they treat me good and I have had no problems with them. Has anyone else
been there before? |
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