Expensive repairs (Yes/No)?

**superfly.nn** · 26-02-2009, 07:50 AM

Hey all,

As everyone here knows, owning a european car is not a cheap in Australia.
But can anyone tell me if the following seems like an ok price for a few repairs to my 1990 Audi 200 Turbo (all costs include labour).

Power Steering Rack Reco $1200
Power Steerling Pump Reco $ 450
Front Bearings $570
Timing Belt + Water Pump + Drive Belts $900

Total cost: $3120

Now I'm not sure of the break down between labour and parts but I'm I can get the parts for a lot cheaper than this guys is charging.

Would like to get your thoughts on this. Cheers.

**Jarred** · 26-02-2009, 08:03 AM

Front wheel bearings seem expensive to me.. unless perhaps is quattro?

Tbelt & waterpump & drive belts at 900 sounds reasonable to me, esp for newer cars.

Power steering is going to be a very expensive job thanks to this bloke! I'd look at getting the new/SH parts yourself perhaps. or atleast looking what's out there.

This is just my opinion, based on my minimal experience!

**Mischa** · 26-02-2009, 08:06 AM

i dont know about those prices but matt (Golf Loon) on here specialises in that era vw/audi, give him a call to compare. http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...member.php?u=4

**superfly.nn** · 26-02-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Will defo call Golf Loon and get alternative quote.

**wyuen01** · 05-05-2009, 10:55 PM

are the wheel bearing for a pair? seeems pretty stifff to me

**superfly.nn** · 06-05-2009, 07:59 AM

I got the first stage of the work done at an alternative mechanic for considerable cheaper.

Timing Belt
Roller Tensioner
Fuel filter
dissy cap
roto buttom
front wheel bearings
hub seals
inner wheel bearing
outer wheel bearing
ignition leads
spark plugs
water pump
altilnator belt
air con belt
power steering pump seal kit
Plus the labour for 2400.

Car is in with mechanic again at the moment and is getting second stage of work done:
Brake bomb replaced (parts supplied by me)
Warm up regulator recon
Instrumemt cluster repair (parts supplier by me)
Rear springs replaced
Power steering rack recon
Again I expect it to be around 1800 to 2200

Last stage of the work is to have the
exhaust replaced
roof liner redone
replace all suspension bushes
replace fuel pump
and then the car will be as close to perfect it can be.

Original quote for all the above was 12,000 grand so i hope to make a saving of 5000. It pays to shop around.