90q missing on cyl 5...(con't)

[Huw Powell]

> > I have checked the fuel pump connection.  The negative wire was all 'twisted'
> > where it left the connector.....  Lots of wet crud embedded around
> > here as well.
> >
> > I think(!) I may have found the problem!! Which leads me to another...Where can
> > I get one of these connectors?  I doubt the dealer...should I go wrecker
> > hunting tomorrow with some side cutters?
>
> Almost any "small" old Audi will have what you need.  4k's and coupes,
> the ground unscrews like yours and grounds under the rear seat.  Can't
> remember where the type 89 ground it, but don't use a cutter, remove the
> ground wire intact.
>
> > 1) Rear diff - I'm replacing rear diff fluid...I hope.  Fill plug is out with
> > no problems.  Drain plug is rusted badly and VERY frozen in the diff.
> > Penetrating oil was used...with no effect 4 hours later.  I don't want to use
> > an impact because the 17mm socket doesn't fit perfectly in this plug.  Any
> > ideas?  If I _have_ to I'll pump out as much of the old fluid as possible and
> > then fill...but the drain plug would obviously be best!
>
> I'd say sucking it out with a hose and pump ought to be your best bet.
> Grab a spare diff sometime and keep it around for Bushing Replacement
> Day, then swap it in and fill with nice fresh lube.
>
> > 2) Is there a way to test the temperature gauge sender so I know if it's bad?
>
> uh... uh... yes.  It should be a variable resistance, lower at higher
> temps... maybe I'll tell ya more tomorrow if and when I look it up...

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Huw Powell

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