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11th September 2014, 12:49 PM
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Very Sad :-(
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) =========================== 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)
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