Michelin man hose ripped

[Nate Stuart]

> I need a replacement, but the Audi part is $$$, and I'm thinking of

Check out other sources, like Rod at The Parts Connection 
(www.thepartsconnection.com), ZZ Motors (as was meantioned earlier), Blau 
(www.audiquattroparts.com), etc...

> installing a turbo bypass valve, as found on the 20v engines. Then the
> MM hose is not very good suited, as it's impossible to tap into. Is
> there any silicone hoses that can be made to fit? The tear-shaped
> throttle body would be the big problem here - I imagine no other cars
> use that shape...

The MM hose isn't the ideal location for the BP valve anyway. You'll want 
the valve as close to the turbo outlet as possible (from my understanding), 
and cutting into that lower hose and fitting a metal peice in there with a 
port for the BP valve is way easier.

Later!
-Nate
'89 90q
'87 5ktq (donor)
'86 5kt (donor)