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Old 06-08-2007, 02:22 PM
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actually works on their own cars?



i pretty much do everything.... haven't tackled a transmission job yet (as in rebuild)... have done everything else so far..


btw... im an IT guy....
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I do. (ASE Master Tech)
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I'm an IT guy and I do all my own work. 6-speed swap, interior swap, motor pulls, yada yada
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DIY 99% - thought just paid to have the clutch done.
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I do... I suck at my real job so can't quite afford an RS4 with warranty just yet
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Default So far? oil changes, ignition switch, interior dash bulbs, complete Bosectomy, TT Hid's, don't own..

any tools to do my own timing belt ect... but I don't have the time nor the room either,..
Haven't had a tranny break, just now my motor which I had someone pull for me and now I'm sourcing all the parts to put it together.

I'm a Financial Advisor for 3 banks.
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Me, I'm a shadetree mechanic.
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my dad has his own shop, so i do all of my own work there.
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Default I do, though occasionally I do let the pros do it...

a) they have things like engine hoists
b) things like timing belt replacement where it might take me forever.
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Default I work on all my audis, b5s4 c4s6 cq , auto tech for 12years

Tranny rebuilds can be hard to do without specalty tools .. But not imposible.


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