KevB

OK here are the items sorry I couldnt format it a little better. Is this a good price, also any explanation of what the tie rod work entails would be nice. I may just sell the car its only worth a bout 6k ans I am assuming I am going to have another large expense in six months dealing with breaks or tires or suspension.

MISC-ITEM 1 OEM clutch kit, Audi A4 Q 1.8T clutch kit 322.95 322.95T

LABOR 7 Shop Labor 75.00 525.00

MISC-ITEM 1 AASCO aluminum flywheel for A4 Q 1.8T 549.00 549.00T

LABOR 8 Shop Labor 75.00 600.00
replace steering tie-rod ends, both sides
front alignment
replace water pump and service cooling system
pressure test cooling system and verify leaks
check condition of all belts during service -- replace if needed

MISC-ITEM 2 Tie-rod end, L/R outer 58.95 117.90T

MISC-ITEM 1 Water pump complete w/ housing, AEB 78.95 78.95T
ZVW-237-G12 2 Coolant, G12 (pink) 1.5 L 8.50 17.00T

HMDF 1 Disposal fee 8.00 8.00

$2,302.95
$2,218.80
$84.15

wolfpack5

They are killing you on the flywheel. I've seen lightweight, single-mass flywheels for $175. I'm assuming they are talking single-mass, not dual-mass like the OEM part.

Tie rods just go between the steering mechanism and steering knuckle. It's a pretty simple job and should include an alignment afterwards. The A4 needs a 4-wheel alignment. Never get a 2-wheel alingment as it is a waste of time and money.

KevB

Is the estimated labor time correct?

These guys have been pretty honest in the past.

wolfpack5

always service my own cars. I haven't been to a mechanic in years. Ask them about a single-mass flywheel with a matched clutch. It could save some money. Or resurface the existing dual-mass if anyone nearby is capable of that and the flywheel is within tolerances.

QuattroA418T

where can you get a lightweight flywheel for $175?????

KevB

but its unlikely. I could also request a single mass flywheel but I am more concerned about the tie rod labor. Tempted to bail from the audi.

Justin517

<center><img src="http://learning.cc.hccs.edu/Members/cschweitzer/images/duel.jpg"></center><p>lol, sorry.

wolfpack5

local to Raleigh, NC. Don't know what it would cost to ship it.

wolfpack5

by themselves are actually not that big a deal, if you're somewhat mechanically inclined. There's a writeup around here somewhere, but in short, jack the car up (on stands!), remove wheels, loosen tie-rod end (TRE) jam nut (18mm + 2mm wrenches), loosen and remove pinch bolt, yank out tie rod end fron knuckle, unscrew from steering linkage. Forget measuring the distance on the old TRE's, just screw the new ones in 22 turns and you'll be close to the factory toe setting. Get an alingment after that.

May help to spray everything with PB plaster and let soak for a few hours. Depends on where you live. Us southerners have it easier than the northern folks, with salty roads and all.

QuattroA418T

do you have a link....i looked at their site and only found one flywheel for $833