Six Figures
#21
09-30-2005, 09:31 PM
RE: Six Figures
ORIGINAL: headshok2002
Hmm, is there a downside to using the VW sensor? And what do you mean the vag showed it was "sluggish"
Did it throw a code? I don't have any codes, other than the one I posted about... but even it doesnt throw a light -- it was just stored. I'd do anything to get better mileage though!
Hmm, is there a downside to using the VW sensor? And what do you mean the vag showed it was "sluggish"
Did it throw a code? I don't have any codes, other than the one I posted about... but even it doesnt throw a light -- it was just stored. I'd do anything to get better mileage though!
There is no downside to changing it for the VW sensor, except that it is damn hard to get out.
#22
09-30-2005, 09:36 PM
RE: Six Figures
ORIGINAL: AudiCrystal
Could I do the belt at home or should I take to a dealer? I'm sure it can't be too hard, but it is an audi! I also am replacing steering knuckle and hub bearrings this weekend, might as well do a belt. Done the brakes and new tires. She gets her oil changes once a month, only b/c I drive 200 miles a day. When I say "I'm replacing" I really mean my dad or boyfriend is doing it, but it's getting done.
Could I do the belt at home or should I take to a dealer? I'm sure it can't be too hard, but it is an audi! I also am replacing steering knuckle and hub bearrings this weekend, might as well do a belt. Done the brakes and new tires. She gets her oil changes once a month, only b/c I drive 200 miles a day. When I say "I'm replacing" I really mean my dad or boyfriend is doing it, but it's getting done.
If you are mechanically inclined, or have a mechanically inclined father and have the tools, then it can be done at home. It is a 6 hour job however, and you will be changing the water pump, idler wheel and tensioner at the same time.
I would not have a boyfriend do it. If he screws up, you are looking at 3000 dollars to rebuild the head. That puts a lot of strain on a relationship. Better to have your dad screw up than your boyfriend.
#23
09-30-2005, 09:45 PM
RE: Six Figures
ORIGINAL: david9999
By the time it throws a CEL, it is way out of specifications and essentially dead. Mine, though not tripping a cel, had oxygen readings all over the place.
There is no downside to changing it for the VW sensor, except that it is damn hard to get out.
ORIGINAL: headshok2002
Hmm, is there a downside to using the VW sensor? And what do you mean the vag showed it was "sluggish"
Did it throw a code? I don't have any codes, other than the one I posted about... but even it doesnt throw a light -- it was just stored. I'd do anything to get better mileage though!
Hmm, is there a downside to using the VW sensor? And what do you mean the vag showed it was "sluggish"
Did it throw a code? I don't have any codes, other than the one I posted about... but even it doesnt throw a light -- it was just stored. I'd do anything to get better mileage though!
There is no downside to changing it for the VW sensor, except that it is damn hard to get out.
I don't know how to work the scope...
#24
10-01-2005, 08:51 PM
RE: Six Figures
Ive got 145k on a 96 12 valve. never had a problem out of her but 2 days before h20 my buddy rearended a semi. haha what luck considering i live in ocean city where the show goes down every year.
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