re: PSA - Audi sucks

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frick them, get a good mechanic.

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Anyone who owns a European car should find the best local independent shop that services them. Most any decent sized city will have them. They will be cheaper but it goes a lot further than that. They often are familiar with pattern issues in cars, can catch them early and will usually be familiar with 3rd party fixes that are often better than anything the dealership has and also much more likely to be permanent. Take for example the IMS bearing issue on 97 to 08 Porsches. A good indy will alert you to the potential issue and suggest you fix it before it becomes an issue. The will also likely suggest something like the LN Engineering retrofit kit which when done lets you sleep easy and is cheaper than a Porsche Service Center fix.


BTW the OP needs to get a second opinion there have been plenty of engines diagnosed with a rod knock that isn't actually a rod knock. Also I am not sure about that engine but it is possible to replace rod (or main) bearings on a lot of engines without removing the engine. I have never done rods myself but I have done engines with spun mains twice.