Pelican Pete

Recap: Mom's car was flooded. Hydrolocked.
2002 A4 1.8TQTip 32k miles

Dealership put quote at $9700 for factory NEW motor.

Insurance co. looked at the car today. The adjustor offered a "used" engine which he supposedly located. He said that he cannot pay for a "new" engine because it would be considered "betterment" of the car.
I told my mom not to accept a used engine because it would not be covered under the car's remaining warranty. Only a factory new (and maybe a factory remanufactured) engine would be acceptable.

We'll see what happens. Any advice?

-- P.

Silver Streakin'

what's the difference in price between the old v new? if it's reasonable, I'd pay that.

Kris Hansen

Who would be installing said engine anyway? If warranty is a concern, ONLY let your dealer install it.

Speedy72t

what would it cost to have this motor rebuilt by Audi.

Ray Khan

I wouldn't have a dealer install the engine. I would use a good independent shop. Your insurance $$$ will go a long way. I paid $1500 to have my engine replaced.

Pelican Pete

$5700 + 13 hours to install it. (Or did he say 19 hours? I don't remember.)

The new engine, according to the dealership is $6900 plus installation.

--P.

Kris Hansen

too much of a headache for one's mother to deal with IMHO.

NOLAN5162

have the ins. co. pay for it to be built by an indy mech. and hook the motor up. then trade your mom cars.-hehe...

Pelican Pete

YGM

Ray Khan

he used to be an Audi mechanic. I have really lost faith in Audi. Their warranty means 0 to me. Even if there are some good techs, I trust my guy.