engine alignment, power coating

[Mike Arman]

On the type 44 engine alignment thread, if you change ONLY the engine
mounts or the tranny mounts, the set you did NOT disturb will keep
everything in alignment. If you change all four at once, then you'll need
to check and re-set the engine alignment. I seem to recall that once it is
in the correct position, you're supposed to torque the top motor mount
bolts with the engine idling.

Check the Bentley to be sure.


I recently had some (non-Audi) parts power coated - they look great (even
if they are not yellow, sorry, Hugh!), but the powder coating guy got some
powder coat into some of the bolt holes, and now the correct hardware won't
go back in. I guess I'm about to find out just how tough this stuff really is!


Best Regards,

Mike Arman