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So over the next week will be doing some pretty extensive maintenance on the vehicle that is much needed:
new radiator
serpentine belt
water pump
thermostat
One of the DS2 bulbs I ordered from Morimoto have burned out, so will need to be replaced. Replaced fluids; coolant and power steering
I'll be taking plenty of pics and will post out for the forum the process and what's being done.
FWIW, I recently came across a small coolant leak, first replaced the expansion tank, then the upper radiator hose, but those only slightly improved things. Confirmed today that the leak is coming from the actual radiator, so might as well do the everything while there
Appreciate it Kevin. But I'm close to thinking of moving to something else. Not sure exactly what, but I know it might sounds blasphemous, but I saw an E350 wagon recently and really liked it. The shape of it standout, it has AWD, but I wasn't overly enthused by the lack of power.
Appreciate it Kevin. But I'm close to thinking of moving to something else. Not sure exactly what, but I know it might sounds blasphemous, but I saw an E350 wagon recently and really liked it. The shape of it standout, it has AWD, but I wasn't overly enthused by the lack of power.
oh the inhumanity! LOL. The wagon is a nice looking car and super convenient. How many miles do you have the 4.2? I still miss that exhaust note.
oh the inhumanity! LOL. The wagon is a nice looking car and super convenient. How many miles do you have the 4.2? I still miss that exhaust note.
I'm well above 100k now and feel like this is the point that I sink significant $$ to keep it running well... Or I cut bait and move on.
I'm going to do the maintenance for now, but really need to look at other options since I don't want "death by a thousand cuts" . I might just get a Q5 (3.0t) but that e350 wagon looks so good . I just dig the long roof line and the angular looks.
Blasphemy! Raj, my cousin has a Mercedes, I have tried helping, with the a/c blower issues and central door lock issues. They are a different beast, problems that are difficult to grasp and maybe stupid, to an Audict brain. At least there is a method to Audi madness. Dont give up on Audi just yet, I'm past 146k and still going. Dont forget there's nothing like quattro. Kevin, of course a C7 is better, but a C6 its not just about the naturally aspirated V8, I'm biased I know, but I think it's pretty. Two people complimented me on it last week. Sometimes I walk out, see her fat a$$ in the parking lot and it makes me smile. She's old but still a head turner.
Blasphemy! Raj, my cousin has a Mercedes, I have tried helping, with the a/c blower issues and central door lock issues. They are a different beast, problems that are difficult to grasp and maybe stupid, to an Audict brain. At least there is a method to Audi madness. Dont give up on Audi just yet, I'm past 146k and still going. Dont forget there's nothing like quattro. Kevin, of course a C7 is better, but a C6 its not just about the naturally aspirated V8, I'm biased I know, but I think it's pretty. Two people complimented me on it last week. Sometimes I walk out, see her fat a$$ in the parking lot and it makes me smile. She's old but still a head turner.
Hey Kevin/Roy,
It just might be that ol' 7 year itch...since life is all about change. The C6 4.2 looks great and especially with all the work I've put into her...suspension, exhaust, wheels, etc...
Well the car is still torn apart. Discovered I need a couple of more parts so waiting to pick up from Audi today: idler, idler pulley, lower radiator hose, new gaskets and additional O-rings. The car will be in GREAT shape after this...but my wallet is over $2K lighter...just in parts
Well the car is back together and no more coolant leak...my wallet is a lot lighter but went with 100% OEM parts from the dealer and the engine got a good cleaning in the process.
09-28-2017, 01:37 PM
