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Old 11-18-2010, 06:40 PM
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IMHO dude, **** that. Look into how much repairs on the cars cost and then think about it. Then double it lol. I don't wanna bring you down here but... yeah...
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 06:46 PM
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Im doing everything myself. Some parts i can get used but others i will buy new. Its honestly dumb things. Its not like i need motor work. The core, rad and fender was bought used, Just waiting on the arival. The water pump, t-stat and timing belt were bought new. Is their something i'm forgetting?
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 07:11 PM
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Confirmed all coils are working. But i just noticed the rear fog light button is blinking when the car is off and locked. Is that the alarm light?
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 07:34 PM
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im feeling it is gonna have more issues then you expected
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 07:36 PM
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Timing belt tensioner too. Get that, it's usually what fails first. That's what happened to me. Not the one you want. Search around for that one, the dealer will charge you like 100 for it but I've seen the identical part online for 20-30 bucks.
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by B5 Audi
im feeling it is gonna have more issues then you expected
and once again, i agree with this cat ^
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 08:14 PM
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I'm glad you all are thinking the worst. My pops works for a repair shop and all i do is pay for parts at cost. I am well known for my automotive skills and i have every tool to know whats going on and the way to fix it, with diagrams and torque specs. So hate. I'm lovin it.

Come to NY. The round of beers will be on me.
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 08:21 PM
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The code reader pulled up one code. cylinder 4 misfire, Changed all the plugs and runs mint. Any others i should look for?
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 08:22 PM
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IMHO part the car you could probably come out 300% more than you paid for it. Take the money and use your money you spend for parts and buy a 30v 5 speed from CL
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 08:28 PM
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With the problems i have with this car i painted it from blue to red and i want 50 mph faster with the paint and tints. HAHAHAHAHA Should i go back to blue cause its stylish and less speed in the motor. The paint was called speed red.
 


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