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I suggest that you Google "Audi mechanics San Diego" or something similar.  You will find a few independent shops.  Call them and describe your car and engine.  Some will  refuse, but you may find one or two that will welcome the novelty and challenge.  If you stay with one guy for a period of time, he will become an expert on your application, as you will.

I had a Subaru engine in one of my Speedsters for a few years.  Some Subaru shops would shudder if I dropped by, while a few would say "Sure, no problem".   Best of luck in your search.

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I suggest that you Google "Audi mechanics San Diego" or something similar.  You will find a few independent shops.  Call them and describe your car and engine.  Some will  refuse, but you may find one or two that will welcome the novelty and challenge.  If you stay with one guy for a period of time, he will become an expert on your application, as you will.

I had a Subaru engine in one of my Speedsters for a few years.  Some Subaru shops would shudder if I dropped by, while a few would say "Sure, no problem".   Best of luck in your search.

Also VW tuner shops. AFAIK, that’s the same (or very similar) motor as GTIs and Passats.

IMG_1079FYI. I owned an IM with the 2.0L SOHC VW/Audi engine. Not as nice as yours but same set up in the car. Your CV joints are at extreme angles. Not extreme enough to affect the CV joints but you will eat through CV boots. Guy who had the car before me had to replace the joints and axles. Ate through 3 sets of CV boots in its first 20,000 miles. Next time it happened I was going to replace the boots with larger off road boots made for extreme angles. Sold the car and bought a Spyder before it happened again.

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I appreciate all the useful and very informative responses about cv-boots. Still trying to find a good shop in San Diego to work on the Intermeccanica when needed. I also have a 73 911E Targa that I have owned since new. It is now at my second home in New Mexico. I asked the very capable mechanic who use to work on it when it resided in San Diego for advice about shops. He has unfortunately recently retired. The two shops he referred me to aren’t interested. Looking to establish a long term relationship with a capable mechanic. Any other pointers?

I have a near identical 1.8t bought a year ago with about 7000 mi and it has become my daily driver.  Replaced torn up CV boots on both sides with higher angle ones, had a coolant leak at the rear of the head which necessitated either pulling the engine or cutting a “window” in the fiberglass to access the engine compartment.  This is a non structural area and it worked like a charm and now have access to the back side of the engine compartment.  These 1.8t’s are pretty bullet proof but I would be happy to advise on issues you may have.

Thanks for the note and offer of advice!

The problem with CV boots seems to be a common issue because of the angle. Mine aren’t torn but there is a grease leak on one side. The mechanic told me it looks like it was overfilled and leaking from breather hole. Which higher-angle boots did you use as replacements? Looks like a messy job to replace but maybe would be wise to go ahead and get done.

My steering seems a little sticky. I was told this might be u-joints. Since the car is new to me I plan to have my mechanic go over it to look for other issues.

Drove the car up the coast for the first time. Was even more fun than I expected. Have a plate on order. Not as nice as the one for my 73 911E Targa that I have owned since new. Only in New Mexico could one get that plate.

Jim

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My mechanic told me to wait on boots. Still think they should be replaced with ones to better accommodate the angle

Here is what I got from Henry vis RoyP:

VW/Audi/Porsche 100mm CV joints.  Below is a link to the VW T-2 (bus) part number.        https://vwparts.aircooled.net/CV-Joint-Axle-Boot-1968-92-VW-Type-2-and-181-p/211-501-149.htm
This is the limiting factor on these cars due to the high angle, I believe that there is an Audi CV boot that has a higher angle capability but I do not seem to be able to locate the number.  I would select a good quality European not Asian CV boot and change all 4
Have tried to get advice from off-road folks but no specific recommendations yet. Since it is a messy job would really like to replace with the best boot.
Jim

Aah, CV boots.  I don't have the same engine in my IM, but do have the same issue with the high angle on the axle.  I have tried three different sets of boots.  The ones I have now have lasted at the transmission end, but not at the wheel end.

I have accepted that as a small price to pay for being able to drive such an exquisitely engineered car.  For precaution, I avoid dirt or gravel roads, and also try not to drive in the rain.  On pavement, I let the gas pedal distract me from the torn boots...

Here are a few shots of the car's underside during construction.  The top photo shows the angle of the axles best.  That's a 3.6 Porsche 993 engine Henry managed to squeeze in back there.  I have the car serviced once a year, and inspection of the axles has shown no wear whatsoever.  My mechanic just shoots more grease in there each time.

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