4kcsq coolant leak and window repair
Huw Powell
audi at mediaone.net
Sat Nov 3 00:14:27 EST 2001
> i have an 87 4kcsq leaking coolant.
> the front end of the crank case pully. The problem
> seems to be a bad water pump seal or pump itself
> Has anyone repaced the water pump and or seal?
It seems like almost *everyone* has by now...
> Do i have to take off the cam sproket to then take of
> the rear belt cover to then finally get to the pump?
yes, or get lazy and bend the cover forward to get the pump out.
> Should the pump be replaced even if it is only the
> seal (since the part is a mere $50)?
yes
> Are there any major precautions in what seems like a
> simple job?
also replace:
timing belt
crank seal
cam seal if you do pull the pulley and feel like it
timing belt idler pulley
accessory belts (Alt/PS/AC)
search the archives for more details...
>
> I also have to repair the two left power windows on
> the car as they do not function. I am positive the
> problem is within the door itself and not a wiring
> problem (i think?).
most likely culprits are the switches being dirty/bad.
> Does anyone have insight on the systematic
> malfunctions of these windows?
yes.
> Any usefull information on the proceedure to fix them
> (the armrest is a bitch to get off!)
two screws, "hinge" it forward (rotate about the top front corner) about
120 degrees and it just pulls out. 2 minutes.
check at switches for power and ground, also at window regulators
(actuate switch, test while pressed)
the schematic could help a lot... in the Bentley shop manual.
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Huw Powell
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http://www.humanthoughts.org/
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