Well, looks like the wife's D2 will have to go
As you know it overheated and I replaced the oil cooler pipe and the thermostat and runs like a dog.
Took it to my local garage last night (his mate works for Leeds Audi as a mechanic and comes to help him out during some evenings).
Ran the diagnositics on it and it came up with no issues - none.
He (the Audi guy) took it for a spin and says it is mechanical, probably head gasket leak.
Phone call this morning. They carried out a compression test and the rear right cylinder is very low so suggest a gasket change (they have to do both)
So - cost:
Head gasket kit x2 = £400
Cylinder head checks = £160
Labour = £800 (around 21 hours according to Audi)
Cambelt and water pump change = £250
New oil, anti freeze etc = £80
Total = £1690
Plus VAT - £2028
Prolly a few other things will be found so budget £2500. (car is probably only worth £2K or so as it is due to the wife's dings and prangs)
I do not have that kind of cash floating around so what to do
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Andy.
Current cars:
BMW i4 M-Sport
Peugeot 207 (the sons)
Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg)
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Gone but not forgotten
Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023)
1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow)
Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre
2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member)
2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice
) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)