200q20v digest, Vol 1 #889 - 7 msgs

Mon Apr 29 12:16:40 EDT 2002

I'm using the autozone pads, they are quiet, and clean, and cheap ~$45, but
I managed to cook them after a few laps going from 95 mph down to 25 mph.
 I'm not exactly sure if I boiled the fluid or just cooked the pads.  The
pedal did not go to the floor but was soft, the rotors looked a little
glazed but worked fine once everything cooled down.  I changed to higher
temp brake fluid but haven't been out to see if it was the fluid or I need
bigger brakes.

Brian Link
Boulder, CO.
Garret Hybrid @ 22psi and stock brakes.

Message: 4
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 19:21:43 -0700
Subject: Re: Replacement UFO Pads
From: Bernie Benz <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
To: Derek Pulvino <dbpulvino at hotmail.com>
Cc: 200q20V mailing list <200q20v at audifans.com>

Hi Derek,

The best BFB (bang for the buck) is Auto Zone's #MKD467 @ about $45.  I've
not tried them, but several on the list have and apparently were satisfied.
The MKD467 number is the generic FMSI number for this pad.  So, any pad you
can find having this number will fit.  You are more likely to find pads if
asking for Audi V8, rather than 200-20V.

The Audi #441 698 151D dealer supplied part is a Jurid #526FE, Dealer list
is/was about $185.

The aftermarket Jurid is #571562J.  I'm running these now, bought in 6/97.
Priced them a year ago at $77.  I don't think that there is any difference
between these two Jurids, except the numbers.

The Textar #21219 a year ago were $100.  Looking closely, these are reboxed
Jurid 256FEs!!!

If I were replacing now, I'd try the AZs.

FYI, Other P/Ns: ATE Calipers 441 615 107C/108C, Retainer spring 441 615
269

Bernie

> From: "Derek Pulvino" <dbpulvino at hotmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 13:47:37 -0700
> To: 200q20v at audifans.com
> Subject: Replacement UFO Pads
>
> Hey all,
>
> Anybody have any favorites at this point for pads.  Not looking for super
> race pads, just good all around street use pads with minimal dust...and
of
> course good bang for the buck.
>
> I was just thinking about calling Rod at TPC, but thought I'd query the
list
> first.
>
> Derek P
>
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Message: 5
From: "motogo1" <motogo1 at cox.net>
To: "Audi 200" <200q20v at audifans.com>
Subject: Re: Hard Starting, Revisited
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 22:35:34 -0700

I don't have an answer, but you might find something at
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/  I had a bit of the same problem, but not
nearly as bad. Seemed to go away on it's own. They only thing I did was
replace the fuel filter, but I seriously doubt that made the difference.

Gary Martin
CT-USA
94 UrS4
91 200 TQA

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Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 12:55 PM
Subject: Hard Starting, Revisited

> 224k miles but with rebuild along the way, recent complete tune up,
> plugs, wires, rotor, starts hard only when hot, after running, and when
> it is hot outside, say over 88 degrees. 20 cranks at least, usually a
> couple of tries. Worse 20-30minutes after a run, when engine is probably
> hottest. This occurred before the tune up. Perfect starts when cold and
> cool out. Seems to run fine otherwise with i think full power, at least
> with full boost. Fuel pump hum is evident but not obtrusive. State of
> injectors has not been investigated. Typical fuel smell, intermittent,
> near fuel tank but no evident leaks.
> This really is a summer problem and has been for over two years, as long
> as i have had the car. It never happens during the winter (maybe once).
> Ideas?
> thanks,
> Rich
>
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 23:21:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: Chris Tucker <tucker at starpower.ees.com>
To: 200q20v at audifans.com
Subject: to repair or not to repair

I drive a 1991 Audi Quattro 200QT with 144,000 miles on it. It is in
pretty good drivable shape at the moment, but as the result of two
accidents, one in 1998 and another in 1999, and subsequent sub-par repairs
I find myself in a bit of a quandry:

1) fix the car up to spec
2) get another (used) car
3) keep on driving it in its less-than-perfect condition until it can be
drove no mo'.

I slid past a stop sign on an icy road while traveling about 4mph in '98
and hit a pickup truck going through the intersection at about 25mph. The
car had pretty bad damage to the front left, but the rest was ok.
Made the mistake of taking it to the body shop my insurer preferred, a
Chevy dealership (small town, not much else around) and they did a so-so
job: The bumper has sagged downward 2 inches and some of the trim popped
off in the time since then. So much for chevy repair jobs.

Second accident was in '99 when a semi rammed my at an intersection on the
highway. He wasn't watching where he was going. Hit me going about 5-10
mph and put a good dent in the bumper. Repairs were made by a different
company this time and were near perfect.

( http://tucker.ees.com/audi1999.jpg )

Despite the hits, the car still drives fine. Very reliable...and paid for.

Things I'd like to fix:

Body work. I reckon this will cost me a few grand. I would take the car to
a frame alignment shop beforehand to double check that the frame wasn't
damaged in the previous two wrecks before preceeding with any
repairs. (both body shops said the frame was not damaged before)

Headlight has a hole in it. $300(!) to fix :P Fixed a busted headlight on
my gf's BMW: $5 at walmart...what a price difference!

repaint: Car is now three shades of pearl white thanks to wonderful repair
work by the two body shops. You wouldn't notice it unless you looked at it
every day like I do. Especially noticable at night when it's lit by
mercury vapor lamps. This has got to cost me another grand I am guessing.

Stereo is shot: From what I've read on the Web, sounds like a $500 fix for
four new speakers and new tuner.

So I'm guestimating this will cost me ~$5,000 to repair. Is it worth
it? The car is probably not worth that amount if I were to sell it in its
current condition.

I could buy a "new" used car for the amount it would cost for repairs. But
I have this feeling that the Audi will go another 100,000-800,000 miles if
I keep on fixing it (previous repairs include timing belt, $700 muffler,
$300 left front wheel bearing, yearly engine tuneups, etc).

just looking for your thoughts on this.

Chris

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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 07:40:13 -0700
Subject: Re: Replacement UFO Pads
From: Bernie Benz <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
To: Derek Pulvino <dbpulvino at hotmail.com>
Cc: 200q20V mailing list <200q20v at audifans.com>

Opps!  I transposed numbers on the Jurid p/n in the Textar description.
should have been Jurid 526FE, same as the Audi dealer part. Corrected
below.

Bernie

Hi Derek,

The best BFB (bang for the buck) is Auto Zone's #MKD467 @ about $45.  I've
not tried them, but several on the list have and apparently were satisfied.
The MKD467 number is the generic FMSI number for this pad.  So, any pad you
can find having this number will fit.  You are more likely to find pads if
asking for Audi V8, rather than 200-20V.

The Audi #441 698 151D dealer supplied part is a Jurid #526FE, Dealer list
is/was about $185.

The aftermarket Jurid is #571562J.  I'm running these now, bought in 6/97.
Priced them a year ago at $77.  I don't think that there is any difference
between these two Jurids, except the numbers.

The Textar #21219 a year ago were $100.  Looking closely, these are reboxed
Jurid 526FEs!!!

If I were replacing now, I'd try the AZs.

FYI, Other P/Ns: ATE Calipers 441 615 107C/108C, Retainer spring 441 615
269

Bernie

> From: "Derek Pulvino" <dbpulvino at hotmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 13:47:37 -0700
> To: 200q20v at audifans.com
> Subject: Replacement UFO Pads
>
> Hey all,
>
> Anybody have any favorites at this point for pads.  Not looking for super
> race pads, just good all around street use pads with minimal dust...and
of
> course good bang for the buck.
>
> I was just thinking about calling Rod at TPC, but thought I'd query the
list
> first.
>
> Derek P
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> 200q20v mailing list
> 200q20v at audifans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/200q20v

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