Bars Leak's still holding strong, coolant contamination falling slowly, oil analysis inside
12-19-2006, 09:59 AM
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Yeah it really sucks that its so difficult to trace the source
I would hate to be in DAPs position of having changed the head gasket & RMS to only have it still leak.
This is the kind of crap where owning an S4 & being a student is very difficult. Those built 2.8s look mighty nice, but probably out of my reach =\
This is the kind of crap where owning an S4 & being a student is very difficult. Those built 2.8s look mighty nice, but probably out of my reach =\
12-19-2006, 10:06 AM
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Definitely sucks, but I guess that's life.
At least I have the luxury of being able to do the work myself.
Just need to get my alternate transportation squared away -- driving a POS '92 Camry wagon at the moment.
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Just need to get my alternate transportation squared away -- driving a POS '92 Camry wagon at the moment.
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12-19-2006, 10:10 AM
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I'd do the work myself, too, but I'm sure I don't have anywhere near the experience
support nor tools that you do. But your outlook is a good one...in the grand scheme of things its just a car.
Once it's back up & running I'm sure you'll forget about the few months you spent driving a beater =)
Once it's back up & running I'm sure you'll forget about the few months you spent driving a beater =)
12-19-2006, 10:17 AM
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I didn't have the experience either until I did it the first time. Only one way to learn.
Definitely helped A LOT to have Tony and Mark P around for advice and help though.
Tools are another issue, but then who doesn't want to buy more tools.
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Tools are another issue, but then who doesn't want to buy more tools.
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12-19-2006, 11:00 AM
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I'd prefer to do it under the premise of an upgrade rather than a repair, but oh well
I don't really dread an engine pull, I just don't have alternate transportation. Well that and I'm going to have another "project" car...as if my S4 weren't enough of a project, lol. Tools shouldn't be a big issue, my dad is throwing in the towel & giving me all his tools in a couple months. Yeay! But I guess the key thing I'm missing is experienced help.