[Fwd: Euro-Engine: 90 Audi V8, Mechanical, ring gear]

[David Head]

Evan - We've had several discussions about this on the Audi V8 list. The most
likely cause of your flooding problem is the fuel pressure regulator - a
50-60.00 part. There has been a few reports of problems other than the
stripped teeth, but by and large it appears the flex plate is the sacrficial
part here.
My recommendation is to pull the trans by itself - mainly because that's
Audi's recomendation in the V8 manual. With a lift and a helper, its about a 6
- 8 hour job total in and out. Take the extra step and replace the rear main
seal while yer in there... Make sure you index the flex plate and move the
sensor pin from the old plate to the new one or it won't start... Getting that
upper starter bolt out is a bear until you figure it out. Everything else is
pretty straightforward. Make sure you disconnect the procon 10 cables from the
trans. Another good idea is to do the rack while the trans is out - its mighty
easy with everything out of the way.
Dave Head
90 Lago Blue V8q - trans under repair again shortly
90 Tornado Red V8q - under consideration...

John Larson wrote:

> For your reading enjoyment. Somebody's in a world of hurt, IMO. Should
> anyone choose to reply to the guy, please don't CC to IATN. John
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> Subject: Euro-Engine: 90 Audi V8, Mechanical, ring gear
> Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 16:00:26 -0800
> From: Evan Evans <evan at whitedogauto.com>
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> 1990 Audi V8 3.6 L
>
> Trans:         Automatic
> Mileage:       116,640 miles
> VIN:           WAUKE5446LN040995
>
> Affected Item: ring gear
> Condition:     teeth broken
>
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>
> Since we need to replace the flywheel on this car we are
> wondering what the best approach is, to pull the
> engine,pull the transaxle, or pull both at the same time?
> We have never had to do one of these yet. We are also
> wondering about possible damage to the engine (bent rods)
> from the hydro-lock problem. We have no way to run the
> engine to see if it will run, or if there might be
> injection problems that caused the severe flooding.Has
> anyone fixed one of these? I appreciate any help from any
> Audi techs out there.
>
> Evan Evans
> evan at whitedogauto.com
> Owner/Technician
> Whitedog,Inc.
> Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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> RELATED REPAIR HISTORY
>
> Owner had car at another shop after no start.Report I got
> was that the distributor caps had burned through, car was
> flooded and hydro-locked, broke starter nose and teeth on
> ring gear.
>
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