Collapsed "breather" hose on 89 Q 100
01-05-2001, 07:25 AM
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Collapsed "breather" hose on 89 Q 100
I have noticed a collapsed "breather" hose on my 89 Q 100 (240K KM). It is tapered and runs in an S shape from the back of the engine below the distributer down to the right side of the engine (looking backward). Top end is about 1 inch wide to about 2inches at the other end. My mechanic tells me it is a common fault and will quickly prevent the car from starting -- real soon. I think that it has been this way for some time. Anyway OEM replacement is $ 230!!. Any suggestions to a less expensive solution? Is it really that critical and would I get any performance improvements as well?
01-05-2001, 07:35 AM
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Give me an Audi part number, and I'll get you the same for less than dealer price!
Usually the part number is on the piece itself.
I have sources for Audi parts, which often save me 70% off dealer prices!
I have sources for Audi parts, which often save me 70% off dealer prices!
01-05-2001, 07:44 AM
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1 reason I hate Audi, those hoses have 2 different ends so you can use a generic hose....
and then they can charge whatever the hell the want for them!!!! I've had to replace that hose before on older Audis, and they are a costly part.
01-05-2001, 06:56 PM
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NOT!!! I paid $90 for the metal replacement at the dealer...
...which was already a lot more than it is worth. $230 is rediculous! I got mine a couple years ago, but I'm sure they haven't gone up that much. I'm surprised yours lasted that long, or has it already been replaced before?
01-06-2001, 09:59 AM
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$90.00 dollars is better, but still a rip off...
I'd like to slap the **** out of whoever sets the prices on these hoses...wether it be the local dealer or factory. Audi hoses, among other things, are way overpriced...rant off 
Steve Ankney
88 5000
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Steve Ankney
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Michigan
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