progress?

[Derek Leep]

> Am I safe in assuming that Audi wheel bearings are like VW bearings and
don't appreciate
> being rolled w/ the shaft removed?
Yes, they will become damaged if moved.

> if so, anyone have a junk axle (or two) lying around that I could cut the
stubby end off to save the bearing?
Where are you?  I've got a demolished outer CV from a VW Golf that will
probably work to hold the bearing togeather. You can borrow it for repairs
if I get it back.

> 2. flywheel is out... what / where are the commonly (read: proven to be
> safe) trimmed sections?
I just had mine resurfaced but I doubt it lightened it much.  I would think
the outside edge could shed some material, and possibly the back (toward
engine) side if you take care to remove / reinstall the timing pin.  The two
magnetic pins on the pressure plate side are unused, mine broke off at the
machine shop and the car runs without.

> I'm still looking for a bare head to borrow / purchase.
If you're somewhere in the Northwest, I've got 2 5-cyl engines here, I can
yank a head from one and send it your way..

-Derek L.
Seattle, Wa.
4ktq / 4ksq / GTi 16v