[Total Heckler]

My Audi is getting old. Next week is time for some major work. Timing belt, motor mounts, spark plugs, wheel bearings, oil/filter change, seafoam engine treatment, tightening of the suspension etc.

Here is a shot from this morning:

 

[I Are Baboon]

HOORAY!!!

Mine hit 100k a few weeks ago. I've only had it four years.

 

[gonefirefightin]

I have 10k on my 08 superduty and 4k on my road bike and 5k on my trainer

 

[Greyhound]

102,568 on my '02 Taco.

 

[Da Peach]

What kind of Audi?

I'm still wrestling with the idea of getting a 2004 avant...50,000 miles...

 

[pinkshirtphotos]

190,000 on my vw jetta
75k on my dads 2006 audi only 2 years old of today

 

[bluebug32]

HOORAY!!!

Mine hit 100k a few weeks ago. I've only had it four years.

In Subaru years it's just getting started

 

[SkaredShtles]

My Audi is getting old. Next week is time for some major work. Timing belt, motor mounts, spark plugs, wheel bearings, oil/filter change, seafoam engine treatment, tightening of the suspension etc.

Why all the work?

Here is a shot from this morning:

Ahh... that instrument cluster brings back fond memories... I miss my Audi.

 

[Total Heckler]

It is a 1999.5 Audi A4 Avant 1.8T. I love Quattro. I got the car at 60,000 in 2005.

I am doing all the work just as normal maintenance. Also getting it ready for some upgrades later this year (turbo, FMIC, chip, injectors, etc). Just want to make sure all of the basic stuff is in great condition before giving it some more goodies.

 

[BadDNA]

I've got roughly 210,000 miles on my truck. Still runs like a top.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I am doing all the work just as normal maintenance.

Motor mounts and wheel bearings? Not the sort of things I'd think of as normal maintenance, but hey - it's your dime!

 

[r464]

I was driving my wife's car this weekend. We've had it over four years now, and it is still under 15K.

We're going to have our cars forever...

 

[kingbee]

I have a picture of my Jeep hitting 100k this summer somewhere. Its a 2000 with 120k on it. It had 35k when I bought it 4 years ago. Still runs the same as the day I bought it.

 

[gonefirefightin]

In Subaru years it's just getting started

I had a GL wagon in college that had 120k on it with the original clutch

 

[SkaredShtles]

I had a GL wagon in college that had 120k on it with the original clutch

Yup. We have a '97 Outback with 140K on the original clutch.

And the clutch SUCKS.

 

[Total Heckler]

Motor mounts and wheel bearings? Not the sort of things I'd think of as normal maintenance, but hey - it's your dime!

heh yeah I guess its not that normal. I guess I was talking more about the oil/filter, plugs, and timing belt.

My wheels are getting the bad bearing hum and the motor/shifting has a little more play/movement than I would like it to have. I am going to get some stiff mounts for more power to the ground and better shifting. The wheel bearings should help a ton with tire wear.

 

[SkaredShtles]

heh yeah I guess its not that normal. I guess I was talking more about the oil/filter, plugs, and timing belt.

My wheels are getting the bad bearing hum and the motor/shifting has a little more play/movement than I would like it to have. I am going to get some stiff mounts for more power to the ground and better shifting. The wheel bearings should help a ton with tire wear.

Ahhh... the dreaded bearing hum. I'm surprised that the motor mounts went... I'd think those would be lifetime items.

 

[Total Heckler]

I mean, they aren't that bad (I have run with much worse), but I like smooth and very little play in shifting. I already have a short throw kit, but this should help a bunch. I used to run a solid front mount on my corrado. That was a little silly, but I really enjoyed it.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I mean, they aren't that bad (I have run with much worse), but I like smooth and very little play in shifting.

And are apparently willing to pay for it.

'Cause I gotta imagine engine mount replacement is NOT cheap on an Audi...

 

[Total Heckler]

The front Snub mount is the most important to replace for the car (about $40). The other 2 are about $40-$50. It isn't too bad. =]

 

[SkaredShtles]

The front Snub mount is the most important to replace for the car (about $40). The other 2 are about $40-$50. It isn't too bad. =]

That's for parts *and* labor? That's downright cheap.

 

[ire]

I have 10k on my 08 superduty and 4k on my road bike and 5k on my trainer

All this year?? You're a sick puppy to put 5k on your trainer

 

[stevew]

My 87 Jetta has around 66,000 miles.

 

[gonefirefightin]

All this year?? You're a sick puppy to put 5k on your trainer

between physical therapy and surgeries I dont get as much time outside as I would like.

So I tend to lick the windows with my helmet on

 

[blue]

Labor? Who the fvck pays someone else to do routine stuff like he listed?

Audi/VW parts are about in line with Subaru stuff, pricewise...and my 100k mile 1.8T is still on the original clutch. Feels pretty good, but will need replacement when the chip goes in eventually.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Labor? Who the fvck pays someone else to do routine stuff like he listed?

Motor mounts and wheel bearings?

I let other people do that.

But my time is worth a *lot* more than yours.

 

[Total Heckler]

The wheel bearings are the only things I am not doing myself (I don't have a bearing press to remove/install them). Everything else is easy to do myself. =]

 

[SkaredShtles]

The wheel bearings are the only things I am not doing myself (I don't have a bearing press to remove/install them). Everything else is easy to do myself. =]

I just read this: http://www.127th.com/audi/mods/aprsnub.html

Sounds like a bunch of fun!

 

[blue]

The wheel bearings are the only things I am not doing myself (I don't have a bearing press to remove/install them). Everything else is easy to do myself. =]

Harbor Freight! Or Autozone...they loan out bearing presses free. Wheel bearings are pretty easy to do. You'll do a 1.8t timing belt but not a wheel bearing?

But my time is worth a *lot* more than yours.

Or you're just a lazy hippy (henceforth known as "lippy") that doesn't know a tie rod from a connecting rod.

 

[SkaredShtles]

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Or you're just a lazy hippy (henceforth known as "lippy") that doesn't know a tie rod from a connecting rod.

I've already put in my time, Junior. I don't really like automotive work. And I've done enough of it to know... try again.

 

[Nick]

I'm at about 97,5** on my '98 A4 2.8Q ... trying to find a B6 Avant before turning 100k.

 

[viper2pt0]

you should really let your car warm up more before getting into boost....your engine will love you.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Labor? Who the fvck pays someone else to do routine stuff like he listed? ...

Them whose time is more valuable that what they would pay a mechanic.

 

[Total Heckler]

you should really let your car warm up more before getting into boost....your engine will love you.

Thanks for your concern. I normally do, BUT since this was a pretty rare occasion, I decided it was ok.

 

[blue]

Them whose time is more valuable that what they would pay a mechanic.

You people act like a bunch of goddamned attorneys.

 

[Da Peach]

It is a 1999.5 Audi A4 Avant 1.8T. I love Quattro. I got the car at 60,000 in 2005.

I am doing all the work just as normal maintenance. Also getting it ready for some upgrades later this year (turbo, FMIC, chip, injectors, etc). Just want to make sure all of the basic stuff is in great condition before giving it some more goodies.

Oh right...I knew that...

I want your car.

 

[Total Heckler]

Oh right...I knew that...

I want your car.

Haha buy one! I paid $13k after all of the loan/transferring fees. A great deal. mmmmmmmm

I wish I held out a little longer to find a 6 speed version. I got stuck with a lousy 5 speed.. Blah. =]

 

[SkaredShtles]

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I wish I held out a little longer to find a 6 speed version. I got stuck with a lousy 5 speed.. Blah. =]

While you're in there doing the motor mounts you should put in a 6-speed.

 

[jimmydean]

I've got roughly 210,000 miles on my truck. Still runs like a top.

My Toyota reads 285,000 with 4.10 gears and 35" tires. So with the adjustment for less than accurate odometer reading since lifted and whatnot, it has more like 350k on the chassis. The engine has about 10k on it and the rest of the drivetrain will be brand new in about a month with 5.29 gears.

The body is slowly being recycled with cleaner sheet metal too, but the metal is the same age, just straighter and not rusty.

Runs and drives well for an '85. Gets about 20 mpg too.

 

[Total Heckler]

While you're in there doing the motor mounts you should put in a 6-speed.

Just because I drive an Audi doesn't mean I am filthy rich/have $3,000+ laying around. =]

edit.
If I did, I wouldn't have any medical bills to worry about.