1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
01-17-2007, 01:16 PM
#41
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Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
On 17 Jan 2007 07:45:39 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:
>can u pull the distributor caps off and check to see if they are
>turning would that tell u if the timing belt broke or not?
I guess. But believe me, a car's engine does not just suddenly stop
like you describe unless it is a timing belt. If you try to start it
and the starter is turning without resistance, it is a timing belt.
wrote:
>can u pull the distributor caps off and check to see if they are
>turning would that tell u if the timing belt broke or not?
I guess. But believe me, a car's engine does not just suddenly stop
like you describe unless it is a timing belt. If you try to start it
and the starter is turning without resistance, it is a timing belt.
01-17-2007, 03:56 PM
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Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
On 17 Jan 2007 13:42:03 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:
>welll pulled the distributor cap when i got home from school today the
>rotor isnt turning. So im pretty sure its just like everyone says its
>the timing belt. they want 3000 to put one in it at an audi shop.
That sounds a bit too much. You will priobably find bent valves which
would require replacement. If you have it done (I wouldn't) replace
the water pump and thermostat. I'm wondering how much you paid for
this car and if it is worth this costly repair. It sounds like you
were the victim of some smooth talking dude who would say anything to
get rid of the car. I'd go back to him and ask when and by whom was
the belt changed. You may have a case against him.\
Good luck.
wrote:
>welll pulled the distributor cap when i got home from school today the
>rotor isnt turning. So im pretty sure its just like everyone says its
>the timing belt. they want 3000 to put one in it at an audi shop.
That sounds a bit too much. You will priobably find bent valves which
would require replacement. If you have it done (I wouldn't) replace
the water pump and thermostat. I'm wondering how much you paid for
this car and if it is worth this costly repair. It sounds like you
were the victim of some smooth talking dude who would say anything to
get rid of the car. I'd go back to him and ask when and by whom was
the belt changed. You may have a case against him.\
Good luck.
01-17-2007, 03:56 PM
#47
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Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
On 17 Jan 2007 13:42:03 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:
>welll pulled the distributor cap when i got home from school today the
>rotor isnt turning. So im pretty sure its just like everyone says its
>the timing belt. they want 3000 to put one in it at an audi shop.
That sounds a bit too much. You will priobably find bent valves which
would require replacement. If you have it done (I wouldn't) replace
the water pump and thermostat. I'm wondering how much you paid for
this car and if it is worth this costly repair. It sounds like you
were the victim of some smooth talking dude who would say anything to
get rid of the car. I'd go back to him and ask when and by whom was
the belt changed. You may have a case against him.\
Good luck.
wrote:
>welll pulled the distributor cap when i got home from school today the
>rotor isnt turning. So im pretty sure its just like everyone says its
>the timing belt. they want 3000 to put one in it at an audi shop.
That sounds a bit too much. You will priobably find bent valves which
would require replacement. If you have it done (I wouldn't) replace
the water pump and thermostat. I'm wondering how much you paid for
this car and if it is worth this costly repair. It sounds like you
were the victim of some smooth talking dude who would say anything to
get rid of the car. I'd go back to him and ask when and by whom was
the belt changed. You may have a case against him.\
Good luck.
01-17-2007, 03:56 PM
#48
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Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
On 17 Jan 2007 13:42:03 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:
>welll pulled the distributor cap when i got home from school today the
>rotor isnt turning. So im pretty sure its just like everyone says its
>the timing belt. they want 3000 to put one in it at an audi shop.
That sounds a bit too much. You will priobably find bent valves which
would require replacement. If you have it done (I wouldn't) replace
the water pump and thermostat. I'm wondering how much you paid for
this car and if it is worth this costly repair. It sounds like you
were the victim of some smooth talking dude who would say anything to
get rid of the car. I'd go back to him and ask when and by whom was
the belt changed. You may have a case against him.\
Good luck.
wrote:
>welll pulled the distributor cap when i got home from school today the
>rotor isnt turning. So im pretty sure its just like everyone says its
>the timing belt. they want 3000 to put one in it at an audi shop.
That sounds a bit too much. You will priobably find bent valves which
would require replacement. If you have it done (I wouldn't) replace
the water pump and thermostat. I'm wondering how much you paid for
this car and if it is worth this costly repair. It sounds like you
were the victim of some smooth talking dude who would say anything to
get rid of the car. I'd go back to him and ask when and by whom was
the belt changed. You may have a case against him.\
Good luck.
01-17-2007, 03:56 PM
#49
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Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
On 17 Jan 2007 13:42:03 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:
>welll pulled the distributor cap when i got home from school today the
>rotor isnt turning. So im pretty sure its just like everyone says its
>the timing belt. they want 3000 to put one in it at an audi shop.
That sounds a bit too much. You will priobably find bent valves which
would require replacement. If you have it done (I wouldn't) replace
the water pump and thermostat. I'm wondering how much you paid for
this car and if it is worth this costly repair. It sounds like you
were the victim of some smooth talking dude who would say anything to
get rid of the car. I'd go back to him and ask when and by whom was
the belt changed. You may have a case against him.\
Good luck.
wrote:
>welll pulled the distributor cap when i got home from school today the
>rotor isnt turning. So im pretty sure its just like everyone says its
>the timing belt. they want 3000 to put one in it at an audi shop.
That sounds a bit too much. You will priobably find bent valves which
would require replacement. If you have it done (I wouldn't) replace
the water pump and thermostat. I'm wondering how much you paid for
this car and if it is worth this costly repair. It sounds like you
were the victim of some smooth talking dude who would say anything to
get rid of the car. I'd go back to him and ask when and by whom was
the belt changed. You may have a case against him.\
Good luck.
01-17-2007, 06:40 PM
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Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
i bought the car on a auction and it had a bunch of reciepts from the
stuff this guy had done to it. he didnt have the timing belt replaced i
looked over the receipt and called the dealer that did the work and it
was a serpentine belt so it hadnt been changed in the past.
I payed 225 dollars for the car on the auction cause the day it sold it
was snowin and cold and no one showed up and there was no reserves.
What would be a average it should cost to have a new one put in it. i
am not sure if i will get it fixed yet or not i might even have my dad
try to help me do it myself instead of a shop. its really a nice car
and ran awsome before this happened and the leather interior is like
new so i hate to junk it but it might still not be worth a fortune to
fix.
stuff this guy had done to it. he didnt have the timing belt replaced i
looked over the receipt and called the dealer that did the work and it
was a serpentine belt so it hadnt been changed in the past.
I payed 225 dollars for the car on the auction cause the day it sold it
was snowin and cold and no one showed up and there was no reserves.
What would be a average it should cost to have a new one put in it. i
am not sure if i will get it fixed yet or not i might even have my dad
try to help me do it myself instead of a shop. its really a nice car
and ran awsome before this happened and the leather interior is like
new so i hate to junk it but it might still not be worth a fortune to
fix.
