CaractereA4@WSU

I took my car to the dealership today for a diagnosis since my coolant warning came on again after I filled it up. The result was that the coolant flange was broken, which costs $483 to replace. In addition to that, they also found that the water pump was broken. I was quoted $954 to replace the water pump and the timing belt.

I have a 2002 A4 1.8T w/ 52,500 miles. I was just wondering if this is a reasonable time for these parts to be replaced. Secondly, are those good prices, or should I get them done at another shop? If so, any good suggestions around Seattle area?

On the the brighter note, I recently got my head unit installed (Kenwood ddx7017) Thanks to Paul (stadtjunge) for helping me out. Here are some pics:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/63516/dscn0260.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/63516/dscn0264.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/63516/dscn0261.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/63516/dscn0166.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/63516/dscn0163.jpg">

FoKai

nice setup, that headunit looks awesome! how much did you pay for your kenwood?

CaractereA4@WSU

Thanks...I got it on Crutchfield for $900. Awesome unit, one of my best mods. :-)

albertb

I was looking into this unit, I see it reads CDs and DVDs of all types. If I copy all my MP3s onto a DVD, will I be able to scroll through and select folders of music to play?

CaractereA4@WSU

The music would play in order or there's a random setting that shuffles the songs.

diagnosticator1

Which dealership quoted the work? Barrier or University?

CaractereA4@WSU

Barrier quoted me that price... I think I'm gonna go get a quote from University and see.

psuaudi

looks like a great unit...was installation hard?

Mrkrad

GREEN CTS WITH O-RING: $6
New coolant neck integrated o-ring: $16
3 small bottles of pink coolant :$21
Labor at local vw shop: $120

5qts mobil-1 0W-40 503.01 = $30
1 mann 940/25 huge oil filter $6
Labor for oil change: $20

New battery: $120 (incl labor and disposal) all 2002 are bout due now. It's a pita to work the battery area.

it's 95F out here, so screw doing my own work.

Dealer wanted some stupid amounts

psuaudi

was it an oem battery that you replaced the old one with?