That's the dealer.... Hopefully an indie is less
The Highlander goes to Dirienzo & Saikaley Automotive. And the Golf for regular stuff like brakes. I've been going there forever and like dealing with them.For more TDI specific work it's been the dealer. But I'll have to shop around for the timing belt. Advanced Auto Works comes highly recommended in the TDI world.I've also been really impressed with SMRO Auto Repair.Good to know about Autobahn, thanks.
Quote from: tortoise on January 10, 2023, 09:02:11 pmThe Highlander goes to Dirienzo & Saikaley Automotive. And the Golf for regular stuff like brakes. I've been going there forever and like dealing with them.For more TDI specific work it's been the dealer. But I'll have to shop around for the timing belt. Advanced Auto Works comes highly recommended in the TDI world.I've also been really impressed with SMRO Auto Repair.Good to know about Autobahn, thanks.I forget which Audi/VW specialty shop raped me in Ottawa.....While they came very highly recommended by AngryChicken, I think I was the recipient of "out-of-towner" nonsense.
Forgot to add, they gave me an estimate for a timing belt change/water pump change.$2100+tax
Quote from: rrocket on January 10, 2023, 09:04:41 pmQuote from: tortoise on January 10, 2023, 09:02:11 pmThe Highlander goes to Dirienzo & Saikaley Automotive. And the Golf for regular stuff like brakes. I've been going there forever and like dealing with them.For more TDI specific work it's been the dealer. But I'll have to shop around for the timing belt. Advanced Auto Works comes highly recommended in the TDI world.I've also been really impressed with SMRO Auto Repair.Good to know about Autobahn, thanks.I forget which Audi/VW specialty shop raped me in Ottawa.....While they came very highly recommended by AngryChicken, I think I was the recipient of "out-of-towner" nonsense.I find prices for things vary greatly depending on the job, for each shop. One might charge 1600 for brakes but only 110 for an oil change. Another charges 1000 for brakes but 150 oil change. Same parts and supplies. Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk
Quote from: 1FGC on January 10, 2023, 10:38:23 pmQuote from: rrocket on January 10, 2023, 09:04:41 pmQuote from: tortoise on January 10, 2023, 09:02:11 pmThe Highlander goes to Dirienzo & Saikaley Automotive. And the Golf for regular stuff like brakes. I've been going there forever and like dealing with them.For more TDI specific work it's been the dealer. But I'll have to shop around for the timing belt. Advanced Auto Works comes highly recommended in the TDI world.I've also been really impressed with SMRO Auto Repair.Good to know about Autobahn, thanks.I forget which Audi/VW specialty shop raped me in Ottawa.....While they came very highly recommended by AngryChicken, I think I was the recipient of "out-of-towner" nonsense.I find prices for things vary greatly depending on the job, for each shop. One might charge 1600 for brakes but only 110 for an oil change. Another charges 1000 for brakes but 150 oil change. Same parts and supplies. Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using TapatalkAngry Chicken texted me back!The place was called Autostrada that hosed me. Apparently they are closed now.He also said Rodger Performance is good "but expensive". He added they are Unitronic dealers. Might as well get a tune with that new waterpump!! He also said Automark is very well reviewed/regarded by local VW/Audi community.
so hopefully I can skip the carbon cleaning this time.
^^ I’m actually kind of curious to see how they look. They were a disaster after only 40,000 km. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if there’s already a tiny bit of a black film on there.
Quote from: HeliDriver on January 11, 2023, 08:24:45 pm^^ I’m actually kind of curious to see how they look. They were a disaster after only 40,000 km. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if there’s already a tiny bit of a black film on there.Maybe you need to make an effort to polish to a high lustre so the carbon sticks less?
Put the new wiring harnesses in the Audi. 1/2 hour. 2 bulb bottoms were completely flat and appeared to be melted.Still a poorly designed set up. Also...wires seem thin compared to domestic and Japanese stuff.
Quote from: tortoise on January 10, 2023, 07:18:13 pmForgot to add, they gave me an estimate for a timing belt change/water pump change.$2100+taxJust got an estimate for the wife’s MDX. $1200 from Honda with water pump and tensioner. They’ll inspect at the time. $550 labour + belt without the pump/tensioner. I’ll be calling an indy also but it seems reasonable.
Audi has used small wires for quite a while, electrically they're large enough, but they are delicate.
13 hours yesterday and another hour or so today to finish it up. Why so long? Because after I got it 95% put back together I discovered I'd pinched a wire behind the intake manifold and it wouldn't reach its connector. Had to take the whole goddamned thing apart and start over again. And the best part? Got it running today and the problem is exactly the damn same. Will drive it around again this afternoon and see if the code comes back, but I expect it will. I am so facking over dealing with this it's incredible.
Quote from: HeliDriver on January 13, 2023, 03:40:43 pm13 hours yesterday and another hour or so today to finish it up. Why so long? Because after I got it 95% put back together I discovered I'd pinched a wire behind the intake manifold and it wouldn't reach its connector. Had to take the whole goddamned thing apart and start over again. And the best part? Got it running today and the problem is exactly the damn same. Will drive it around again this afternoon and see if the code comes back, but I expect it will. I am so facking over dealing with this it's incredible. WTH? That is pretty crazy. Second new thermostat isn't working? Can they be installed upside down or something?