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The_Snow_Dog
3/11/2008 6:18:59 AM
Ok,
So thinking I have put in due diligence in reading the noob guides and exhaust threads that are posted here goes my first real post.
 
2000 Audi(duh) A4, 1.8T FWD,
 
I am taking her into the shop to have them look at the exhaust, it starting making loud noises late last week after I damn near ran her dry on oil. I have been getting the smoke on start up that is often described in the threads and underneath looks like I coat her in oil regularly. She also ticks.  My question is this, what has been the typical experience when you have taken it in?  I also have to apologize for what may be a really stupid question, the turbo bolts issue that seems to be in the threads with the exhaust leaks could that be a root cuase in the oil leaking?
 
Thanks,
 
PS if I totally fing posted in the wrong fing place just fing let me know
 
Steve
The_Snow_Dog
3/11/2008 1:18:33 PM
I am a bit suprised, I had no takers on comments.
 
Anyhoo, It was the flex pipe.  $75 for the pipe $35 for labor, pretty happy it was not something more serious. However I have a pretty good oil leak somewhere. The engine was to covered in Oil to find the leak, so I took her for a wash and will bring her back to the shop in a day or two.  They said they could do custom exhaust pipes for a lot less than 3-4 hundred sound right to you?
 
less_of_me
3/11/2008 4:45:52 PM
Glad it worked out for you. 3-4 hundred sounds like a good deal to me....as long as they are doing the installing too. Maybe you can get them for 250 and put it on yourself.....
Leifer
3/11/2008 4:52:09 PM
Steve,

OEM flexpipe replacement is $150 for the part alone, so for $105, you snagged a good deal! If they're doing a cat-back exhaust, then $300 is a fair deal. $400 is a bit more pricey... I would expect muffler tips welded on for that price. I got my 2.5" cat-back for $350, which included a flexpipe replacement, and a muffler weld.
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