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03-20-2000, 09:08 PM
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in a about 600 miles I will hit the 60K mark on my 97.5 A4QM. I live in Baltimore. Is taking the car to the dealer best for the service? Or does anyone know of a local shop who could do the same service for a better price? Also i would like to put a K&N cone on, who makes a kit, or is the drop in a better choice? I purchased the car 2 months ago, and it is a dream! Quite a step up from my 95Golf GTI VR6. I still miss the sound of the GTI, anyway I can get that sound from my A4?????
03-21-2000, 03:31 AM
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Re: 60K questions
I dont know where you live near Baltimore, But there is a shop near my parents house
in Parkville that only works on VW and Audi. I think it is called Desmonds....They are located on Taylor Ave. I have not taken any cars to them but their lot is always full of
VWs and Audis. I might warn you though, It is not as pristine as Joe Gibbs NASCAR shop if you know what I mean.
in Parkville that only works on VW and Audi. I think it is called Desmonds....They are located on Taylor Ave. I have not taken any cars to them but their lot is always full of
VWs and Audis. I might warn you though, It is not as pristine as Joe Gibbs NASCAR shop if you know what I mean.
03-21-2000, 08:39 AM
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You don't mention which engine you have...
...but be prepared for a big bill as you should have your timing belt replaced at 60k to be on the safe side.
Also, a cone-filter wouldn't really be rcommended on the 1.8T engine unless you fabricate some sort of cold-air intake. This is due to the placement of the stock airbox right next to the turbo.
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Also, a cone-filter wouldn't really be rcommended on the 1.8T engine unless you fabricate some sort of cold-air intake. This is due to the placement of the stock airbox right next to the turbo.
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03-21-2000, 09:17 AM
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Re: 60K questions
Also, is it necessary to replace the water pump at this time? Thanks STNGRAY I'm going to check that shop out. Oh by the way I live near Johns Hopkins Homewood campus in Charles Village
03-21-2000, 09:26 AM
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Re: Water Pump replacement...
...yes, I believe the consensus is that a wter pump change while they're replacing the timing belt is a wise move. I also seem to remember reading about a timing belt tensioner/pulley (something like that) that should be replaced while they're in there.
Search for <b>timing belt</b> in the archives and you'll find a ton of posts on this topic.
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Search for <b>timing belt</b> in the archives and you'll find a ton of posts on this topic.
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Re: Water Pump replacement...
Just got my '97 1.8T back from Heishman's yesterday. Had the standard 60K service done. They had to replace the valve cover gasket and also did a four wheel alignment. Total bill was $960 (ouch!)...most of it in labor charges ($700). Will be getting the timing belt replaced at the next service interval. As a side note, I provided them with the Mobil 1 and saved a little there. I found out when examining the bill I should have also provided them with wiper fluid as they charged me $6.75 for what amounts to a gallon or so of fluid. Ahhh, you live and learn.
Good luck,
Tom Anderson
Good luck,
Tom Anderson
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