my '88 5kcstq

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That's a good idea, thanks Bill.  I haven't totally checked the air 
temp sensor, altho' I did look at it.  I washed and inspected the 
michelin man hose, it was fine when I did that.  I have a new one 
that I haven't put on.  There may be some small hoses I haven't 
found.  I replaced many hoses tho'.

I don't even know if it is a low boost problem.  Is 1.4 indicated 
(stock gauge) a rare thing?  Does it only hit 1.4 at the end of the 
useable rpm range, particularly in 2nd and 3rd?  (meaning it only 
shows 1.3 (in my case, relative to 0.9 engine off) under those type 
of conditions)

Thanks,

Ken

On 20 Dec 2000, at 18:36, Bill Rowe wrote:

> use a dab of silicone sealer on the plug.  it will stay in place but yet
> will come off when you need it to.  low boost problems could be many things,
> you just have to go over everything on scott's site and cross your fingers.
> from my exp it's usually a hose that's cracked (especially the braided cloth
> ones) or needs tightening.  did you check the michelin man hose and the
> wires to the air temp sensor bolted to side of intercooler?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Ken Keith
> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 5:54 PM
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: my '88 5kcstq
> 
> 
> This is miscellaneous ramblings, for those interested...
> 
> I replaced my MF temp sensor last night, along with the top
> radiator hose (the Y-shaped one).
> 
> It was pretty cool, the way the hose decided to spring a leak right
> before I had to replace the MF sensor.  I didn't realize it before, but
> it helped me get to the sensor by taking off the hose.  No plastic
> "necks" broke off anything, so that's good.
> 
> So, I put them both on.  No real difference noticed so far.  Temp
> gauge works, no apparent leaks.  However, I did manage to break
> off both of the retaining tabs on the connector for the MF sensor.
> I'm concerned that the connector may come loose, being on the
> vibrating engine, and hanging from the bottom.  Any suggestions
> on this?  I lost one of the two tabs that broke off, I did it at night
> when the UPS guy delivered the parts.
> 
> I still only get 1.2 bar most of the time, 1.3 hardly ever and only
> after extensive winding out of the motor.  With the engine off and
> key "on", the stock gauge reads 0.9.  Yes, the 1.2 reading is from
> the stock gauge.  I will get boost and oil temp gauges later.
> 
> The car's got a new MF sensor, throttle sensor, and vacuum
> hoses.  I haven't looked for codes lately, and haven't seen the
> check engine light flash, or any autocheck codes.  I wonder if I
> shouldn't see 1.3 bar displayed on a more regular basis (when
> intended!).
> 
> I had been noticing for the past week of driving my Saturn, that it is
> a bit bouncy.  It's got a pretty busy ride, and the engine noise is
> buzzy as well (it's got an intake cone on it).
> 
> The 5kcstq is really a pleasure to drive, so relaxing.  Plenty of
> headroom, nice ride (even with worn shocks), and decent power.
> 
> I have to fix the non-functional cruise control, and the a/c doesn't
> blow cold.  Actually the climate control in general seems to act
> strangely.  In the morning, when it's about 34f degrees out, I turn
> the heat on.  If I set the temperature too high, I dont get any warm
> air through the dash vents.  I understand that this might be just the
> way it works, defrosting the windshield first or something.  It could
> be operator error.  I probably need to look at the owners manual or
> something.
> 
> Ah, that's about it.  I have to get a slow leak repaired on the front
> right.  It's definitely probable that it's the reason I've perceived that
> corner to be lower than the rest.
> 
> Thanks for any advice, as usual.
> 
> Later,
> 
> Ken
> 
> p.s.  Marc, I figured you meant a homemade harness from scratch,
> I was just being silly with the Monster Cable stuff.  Speaking of
> making harnesses, does Audi carry new terminals and connectors
> for most/all of the harnesses?  I wouldn't mind having a new end on
> my MF temp sensor wires.
> 
> 
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