You 've done something wrong

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
11/04/2016 at 12:27 • Filed to: None

when your mechanic starts the conversation with “how long do you plan on keeping this” and not “what brings you here today”

Overall the guy was a Hero. I called at 9 a.m. and he said to give him a couple hours and bring it down and we can put it on a lift. I give him the rundown of what I’ve been researching and he said its probably going to be about $2k but lets get it on a lift first. After spraying the massive quantities of oil off, he says it looks like the oil pan gasket. I told him that is something I’d do myself and would like to compensate him for the time he took to put it on a lift. He refused money, I left $10 on the table and said at least enjoy a 6 pack tonight. He knows the inevitable, I’ll be back.

yes, there is an Allroad in the parking lot on Google Street view. Mine lives for another day. Any advice on oil pan seal repair? not a gasket but goop.

DISCUSSION (9)

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > OPPOsaurus WRX
11/04/2016 at 12:31

Is this an Allroad 2.8?

My B5 Passat 2.8 had this problem too, about ten years ago. Haven’t touched a VW/Audi product ever since.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
11/04/2016 at 12:43

nope 2.7 bi-turbo.

ateamfan42 > OPPOsaurus WRX
11/04/2016 at 13:55

In other words, all the issues one would expect with a 2.8, but WORSE.

OPPOsaurus WRX > ateamfan42
11/04/2016 at 14:16

and then add air ride.....

ateamfan42 > OPPOsaurus WRX
11/04/2016 at 14:19

Did those air ride suspensions EVER work, even when brand new?

OPPOsaurus WRX > ateamfan42
11/04/2016 at 14:21

well i got mine with 180k. I’d bet it had the original struts and bags. I think my issue is that I replaced the bag but not the strut, and the strut was rusted and can;t properly seal with the bag.... its a work in progress. I’m gettin a couple side jobs so I should have some extra money to throw at this thing. The oil leak is a minor setback

pip bip - choose Corrour > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
11/05/2016 at 09:39

wise move.

pip bip - choose Corrour > OPPOsaurus WRX
11/05/2016 at 09:40

don’t take this the wrong way, but have you considered burning it.

OPPOsaurus WRX > pip bip - choose Corrour
11/05/2016 at 09:41

I have but it’s too far to walk to work