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It’s all patched up
by Matt on Aug.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
After a month of searching for used parts online I finally have the S4 back together. I replaced:
- Front headlight housings (only driver’s side was damaged but I wanted them to match – $225
- Front driver’s headlight washer squirter & cap – $35 – I leave the hose from the tank disconnected to make removing the bumper easier in the future, but without a plug the pump leaks all the fluid from the washer.
- Radiator – $45 from brian little
- Core support – $100 from brian little
- Bumper shocks – $45
- Windshield fluid reservoir – $45 from Luke
- Fender bracket – $5 from Luke
- I purchased a fender from Luke because he assured me it was in mint condition. It showed up with a severe crease that I didn’t notice until after I’d paid for it. He did not offer a refund so I threw it away. I mended my bender by hand and covered it with a bandaid sticker
- Took a hammer to the hood to bring it back somewhat flush to the headlights.
- My driver’s side RS4 SMIC was tweaked a little and partially torn. I patched it with JB weld. A later pressure test showed the repair was solid.
- While I had the front end off I checked the timing belt tension and replaced the original rusted front lower coolant pipe with one from Bart.
- I still have a dash brake pad error from one of the front brake pad sensors. Zac thinks that the wire has just broken inside the insulation.
Oh noes! My S4 is crunked up!
by Matt on Jul.05, 2009, under Photos, Uncategorized
Today on my way to work I was traveling through an intersection when a girl turned in front of me. My front driver’s corner is banged up..
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Automotive Masochism
I am a B5 S4 owner that operates under the delusion that a single car can be comfortable, attractive, and fast. Join me as I journal the repairs, maintenance and mods of my S4 in the attempt to realize a possibly unobtainable goal.
