fourfourstu
New Member
Hi Everyone - I just had my RS3 8V PFL in for a service at Audi.
During the "complementary health check" they've spotted a small patch of oil underneath the engine. They have stated this is a leak from the cylinder head gasket and advise that it should be replaced. They are quoting about £2700 for the job.
I wouldn't expect a gasket to go after 45,000 miles on a 5 year old RS3.... unfortunately car is out of warranty and decided not to renew the extended warranty since I've done less than 1000 miles in the last 12 months. It's going to be about £1400 in labour alone for a full engine strip down. To put that in context the exhaust door control unit on my sports exhaust has also gone, and they want £1600 all in for replacing the silencer... Not been a good week.
I'm going to get a second opinion next week, but thought I'd reach out here incase anyone else has had similar issues.
Cheers
S.
During the "complementary health check" they've spotted a small patch of oil underneath the engine. They have stated this is a leak from the cylinder head gasket and advise that it should be replaced. They are quoting about £2700 for the job.
I wouldn't expect a gasket to go after 45,000 miles on a 5 year old RS3.... unfortunately car is out of warranty and decided not to renew the extended warranty since I've done less than 1000 miles in the last 12 months. It's going to be about £1400 in labour alone for a full engine strip down. To put that in context the exhaust door control unit on my sports exhaust has also gone, and they want £1600 all in for replacing the silencer... Not been a good week.
I'm going to get a second opinion next week, but thought I'd reach out here incase anyone else has had similar issues.
Cheers
S.