Morning All,

I have a 2000 A6 and recently had an overheat. When I immediately stopped and popped the hood I had smoke and the smell of coolant burning off. My collant reservoir was boiling. I refilled the reservoir and drove it through a drive through and the overheat alarm came on again after about 10 minutes. I also has the heat on high when driving and was getting nothing but cold air. My ca as 60k on it and it seems that the problem is the thermostat. I talked to the mechanic that the dealership recommends and he said he also thought it was the thermo and that I should probably replace it and the timing chain in the process. My timing chain has not been replaced and it makes sense to do. I have been quoted 750. for the two and I am wondering if that sounds right. Look forward to your thoughts.

Gregg

 

DID YOU GO TO AN AUDI DEALER? IF SO, GET THE WORK DONE.

DON'T WASTE ANYMORE TIME, HAVE YOUR CAR SEVICED BY SOMEONE

WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING.

 

that is a little on the high priced. I would say 500-600 is more of a average price for a independant mechanic.

audi901990, please don't type in all caps.

 

If you meant the timing belt, get the water pump done at the same time.

 

yeah i'd check the water pump, i had that same problem with my last car. i thought it was the thermostat b/c the heat wasn't working, then shortly after my engine temp starting skyrocketing. i took it to a mechanic and it turned out i had a coolant leak and the water pump needed to be replaced along with a bunch of other things costing around $700. i didn't fix it, but bought an audi instead hehe!