quattro digest, Vol 1 #4805 - 15 msgs
John Larson
j.d.larson at verizon.net
Sat Apr 5 09:50:16 EST 2003
Be SURE the seats for the lugs will work with the larger bolts. If they're
the german "cup" style seats, there MAY be an issue. John
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> 1. Machine Shop In Seattle? (David Thoresen)
> 2. RE:Stuck front brake bleed nipples (Fred Munro)
> 3. Machine Shop In Seattle? (derek)
> 4. Re:valentine 1 group buy (Benjamin Kaupp)
> 5. Re:Machine Shop In Seattle? (Richard Hoffman)
> 6. Re:Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel? (Eric)
> 7. Re:valentine 1 group buy (Kevin D. Caldwell)
> 8. Re:Need a type 85 bottom seat cover... (Donald Lamond)
> 9. Re:NEED HELP pressure bleeding clutch slave difficulties (ben swann)
> 10. NEED HELP pressure bleeding clutch slave difficulties RESOLVED
(shoemakersp)
> 11. advice needed on PS pump rebuild - '91 2.3 (NG) CQ (Hopkins, Ewan)
> 12. Re:quattro digest, Vol 1 #4804 - 17 msgs (Larry C. Leung)
> 13. Re:quattro digest, Vol 1 #4804 - 17 msgs (Larry C. Leung)
> 14. Re:advice needed on PS pump rebuild - '91 2.3 (NG) CQ
(JShadzi at aol.com)
> 15. Wheel spacers (Padanneo at aol.com)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 17:11:42 -0800
> From: David Thoresen <david at epicfoto.com>
> Subject: Machine Shop In Seattle?
> To: quattro at audifans.com
>
> I got my rims today... and well they look GREAT! except the lug holes
> are to small... so they arent on the car yet... Found Konig does not
> make them any bigger so I have to get the holes drilled out a little...
>
> So anyone know of a good shop to do this in Seattle/Auburn/Tacoma area?
>
> Thanks!
> David
>
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> Message: 2
> From: "Fred Munro" <munrof at sympatico.ca>
> To: "Iain Atkinson" <iain.atkinson at tesco.net>, <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: Stuck front brake bleed nipples
> Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 20:16:10 -0500
>
> Iain;
>
> Spray the penetrating fluid inside the nipple as well, let it soak for a
> while, and tap on the end of the nipple with a hammer to stress the
threads.
> If it still doesn't come loose, heat the nipple with a small torch and try
> again. The Audi bleeder nipples are quite robust compared to some others
> I've seen and they usually come loose for me. I always remove them, clean
> them up, and put antiseize on the threads before I put them back in.
>
> HTH
>
> Fred Munro
> '94 S4
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Iain Atkinson
> Sent: April 4, 2003 10:57 AM
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Stuck front brake bleed nipples
>
>
> Hello again,
>
> subject line says it all really any advice on how to free these off???? I
> have tried the usual length spanner but it's reall tight, also a small
> socket and breaker bar, i don't want to go so far as to snap it. I have
used
> penetrating fluid today so maybe keep on with that for a few days????
>
>
> Any BTDT greatfully recieved.
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Iain
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> From: "derek" <4ktq at myrealbox.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Machine Shop In Seattle?
> Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 17:48:52 -0800
>
> David,
>
> I've had good experiences with NorthWest Connecting Rod for machining
> flywheels, manifolds, and other stuff. They're in the Georgetown /
> Southpark area just off Hwy 599.
>
> NorthWest Connecting Rod
> 1705 s 93rd st
> Seattle WA 98108
> 206-763-2487
>
> HTH
> -Derek
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 18:03:49 -0800
> Subject: Re: valentine 1 group buy
> Cc: scott at dreamtheater.zzn.com, quattro at audifans.com
> From: Benjamin Kaupp <bkaupp at ugconnection.com>
>
> Fine... I'll bite. Not getting pulled over again is much more important
> than getting Audrey back up to five reliable cylinders
>
> -Ben Kaupp
>
> On Friday, April 4, 2003, at 04:06 PM, no1of consequence wrote:
>
> > count me in for one... esp. at that price. ive wanted one for years.
> >
> > my insurance shot through the ROOF because of 2 speeding tickets last
> > year.
> >
> > thanx,
> > -jim
> >
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> Message: 5
> From: "Richard Hoffman" <billzcat1 at hotmail.com>
> To: 4ktq at myrealbox.com, quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Machine Shop In Seattle?
> Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 18:10:25 -0800
>
> I'd have to agree! NW Connecting Rod did some excellent work on a VW 16v
> head I had - absolutely beautiful port job. Thanks to Derek for
> recommending them to me in the first place!
> I'd imagine they are more than qualified to enlarge the bolt holes.
> Good luck!
> Richard
> 1990 CQ 217k
> 1970 100LS 46k
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "derek" <4ktq at myrealbox.com>
> >To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> >Subject: Machine Shop In Seattle? Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 17:48:52 -0800
> >
> >David,
> >
> >I've had good experiences with NorthWest Connecting Rod for machining
> >flywheels, manifolds, and other stuff. They're in the Georgetown /
> >Southpark area just off Hwy 599.
> >
> >NorthWest Connecting Rod
> >1705 s 93rd st
> >Seattle WA 98108
> >206-763-2487
> >
> >HTH
> >-Derek
> >
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 21:46:22 -0500
> From: Eric <ees_ at softhome.net>
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel?
>
> Bruce Bell wrote:
>
> >My experience with a lighter flywheel is the 4Kq where I replaced the
heavy
> >stock wheel with one from a late 200tq with the flat face. About a 10
pound
> >saving as I remember. No noticeable torque loss anywhere and perceptible
> >sense of improved liveliness when winding out. Not sure there was that
much
> >of a real performance gain. As far as idle, yes there was a slight
> >degradation which was noticeable with the AC on. Nothing really
> >objectionable though and part of that could be attributed to the Schrick
cam
> >and 5300' elevation. The car is in San Diego now and when I drove it
there
> >the increased VE due to lower altitude eliminated any concern. IIR the
200
> >flywheel is about 18 lbs. 11 is pretty light, so yes I'd expect idle to
be a
> >bit rougher.
> >
> >Bruce
> >
> >---
> >
> All that inertia is one of the only things that makes my stock 4kq
> fast. Quick shifts from 5000 rpm throws the car forward with authority
> that my old GTI never had.
>
> Even the lighter flywheel doesn't totally solve the quick rev problem.
> I weighed the crank on the KH motor I am rebuilding and it was 60 lbs.
> Now this is closer to the axis of rotation, but still very significant.
>
> I am looking for the 200 flywheel option when the KH goes in my 4kq.
>
> -Eric
>
> >
> >
>
>
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> Message: 7
> From: "Kevin D. Caldwell" <carrera4s at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Benjamin Kaupp" <bkaupp at ugconnection.com>
> Cc: <scott at dreamtheater.zzn.com>, <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: valentine 1 group buy
> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:03:32 -0500
>
> what's the ticket on this? if it's affordable, put me on the buy list.
> Kevin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Benjamin Kaupp" <bkaupp at ugconnection.com>
> Cc: <scott at dreamtheater.zzn.com>; <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 9:03 PM
> Subject: Re: valentine 1 group buy
>
>
> > Fine... I'll bite. Not getting pulled over again is much more important
> > than getting Audrey back up to five reliable cylinders
> >
> > -Ben Kaupp
> >
> > On Friday, April 4, 2003, at 04:06 PM, no1of consequence wrote:
> >
> > > count me in for one... esp. at that price. ive wanted one for years.
> > >
> > > my insurance shot through the ROOF because of 2 speeding tickets last
> > > year.
> > >
> > > thanx,
> > > -jim
> > >
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> Message: 8
> From: "Donald Lamond" <dlam119 at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Roa, Greg" <Greg.Roa at Cinergy.COM>, <Quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: Need a type 85 bottom seat cover...
> Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 11:53:26 -0500
>
> What color?
>
> Donald
> 84 4Ks
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2003 01:00:08 -0500
> From: ben swann <benswann at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: NEED HELP pressure bleeding clutch slave difficulties
> To: passat TS <passat_ts at hotmail.com>
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com, shoemakersp at comcast.net
>
> It turned out to be a bad master cylinder - coincidentally must have
> been going bad and failed during bleeding. Replaced and all is well.
>
> Ben
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: passat TS <passat_ts at hotmail.com>
> Date: Friday, April 4, 2003 10:00 am
> Subject: Re: NEED HELP pressure bleeding clutch slave difficulties
>
> > <span><p><div style='background-color:'><DIV>
> > <P>Hydraulic systems are pretty simple. If you are applying
> > pressure in the system that's open, the fluid must get out from
> > the opening(bleeder). That's the whole principle.</P>
> > <P>I only see two possible things:</P>
> > <P>1. Either or both(less likely) cylinders are jammed.
> > Manufacturer defect or assembling.</P>
> > <P>2. There is something blocking the system. I suggest disconnect
> > the hose on the slave side and pump (foot or pressure bleeder). If
> > fluid comes then you have a slave jammed or blocked. Then work
> > your way up in the system (the connector, the coil tube, the
> > master and the hose from the resevoir).</P>
> > <P>I hope it helps, good luck,</P>
> > <P>Carlos. </P>
> > <P> </P>
> > <P> </P>
> > <P>
> >
> > </P></DIV>
> > <DIV></DIV>
> > <DIV></DIV>>From: ben swann <BENSWANN at COMCAST.NET>
> > <DIV></DIV>>To: quattro at audifans.com
> > <DIV></DIV>>CC: shoemakersp at comcast.net
> > <DIV></DIV>>Subject: NEED HELP pressure bleeding clutch slave
> > difficulties
> > <DIV></DIV>>Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 09:29:22 -0500
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>As Sean mentions below, we are having trouble
> > bleeding the newly
> > <DIV></DIV>>installed slave cylinder. I have done this before
> > on 5ktq, but for
> > <DIV></DIV>>some reason, this time it is not working as
> > expected.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>Shouldn't there be a steady stream of
> > fluid/air&fluid coming from the
> > <DIV></DIV>>bleeder fitting on the slave cylinder, when
> > pressure is applied?
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>I have the reservior chock full of fluid, so no air
> > can get into the
> > <DIV></DIV>>line feeding the clutch hydraulics.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>We resorted to trying to manually bleed -
> > depressing the pedal with
> > <DIV></DIV>>bleeder open, then pulling back up with bleeder
> > closed, in hopes to
> > <DIV></DIV>>force air out and draw the fluid in. Nothing/no
> > combination of
> > <DIV></DIV>>pressure bleeding or manual bleeding seems to be
> > working. We have
> > <DIV></DIV>>probably had a good pint of fluid come out the
> > bleeder - it was
> > <DIV></DIV>>bleeding at first - air -> air and fluid ->
> > mostly fluid -> nothing.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>Now the pedal just gets sucked to the floor when
> > depressed slightly. I
> > <DIV></DIV>>have to admit I'm a little frustrated at this
> > point.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>We'd appreciate any helpful tips on this or BTDT.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>Ben
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>[Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2003 20:38:09 -0500
> > <DIV></DIV>>From: shoemakersp <SHOEMAKERSP at COMCAST.NET>
> > <DIV></DIV>>Subject: NEED HELP pressure bleeding clutch slave
> > difficulties
> > <DIV></DIV>>To: Quattro List <QUATTRO at AUDIFANS.COM>
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>My friend and I are desperately attempting to
> > button up the clutch swap
> > <DIV></DIV>>in my '87 5000CS TQ wagon. We replaced the clutch
> > slave cylinder as
> > <DIV></DIV>>part of a throw-out bearing change. We are now
> > having problems
> > <DIV></DIV>>restoring pedal pressure at the clutch. This has
> > drawn into a
> > <DIV></DIV>>stalemate that would make one wonder if there is
> > something wrong or
> > <DIV></DIV>>perhaps we are doing this wrong. Here is the rough
> > series of events to
> > <DIV></DIV>>this point.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>1. We attached the pressure bleeder to the top of
> > the brake fluid
> > <DIV></DIV>>reservoir, applied pressure and opened the bleed
> > valve on the slave
> > <DIV></DIV>>cylinder.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>2. This resulted in much sputtering and a fluid air
> > mix coming out. We
> > <DIV></DIV>>went through quite a bit of fluid before it was a
> > stream. He then
> > <DIV></DIV>>retightened the valve.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>3. I attempted to depress the pedal and it snapped
> > to the floor. We
> > <DIV></DIV>>then tried to pump the fluid through with the pedal
> > by opening the
> > <DIV></DIV>>valve on the down stroke and closing it on the
> > upstroke.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>4. At some point I had resistance through the last
> > 2 inches of travel,
> > <DIV></DIV>>but that was the best we got. Now we can apply
> > pressure to the
> > <DIV></DIV>>reservoir and open the valve and nothing comes out.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>I hope this is enough info for someone to see what
> > the problem might
> > <DIV></DIV>>be. My friend is now worried that something may
> > have become lodged in
> > <DIV></DIV>>the line because of the lack of fluid shooting
> > everywhere that it
> > <DIV></DIV>>should. The Bentley doesn't seem to provide much
> > help here other than
> > <DIV></DIV>>to say that you need to use a pressure bleeder.
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>I hope someone can help, thank you for all of the
> > help everyone has
> > <DIV></DIV>>provided.
> > <DIV></DIV>>-Sean
> > <DIV></DIV>>
> > <DIV></DIV>>'87 5k TQ wagon]
> > <DIV></DIV>>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2003 01:42:26 -0500
> From: shoemakersp <shoemakersp at comcast.net>
> Subject: NEED HELP pressure bleeding clutch slave difficulties RESOLVED
> To: quattro at audifans.com
>
> Thanks to everyone who put in their two cents. I was beginning to wonder
> about the future state of our collective sanity. Surprisingly the master
> cylinder was a fairly straight forward job and much less troublesome than
I
> feared. The good news is that my precious is back on the road for the
first
> time in way too long.
> Incidentally if I may put in a little plug here. The car already had
Ben's
> chip in it when I bought it, but in the course of our reassembling the car
> Ben found that the 1.8 bar spring had not been installed by the previous
> owner along with the ECU. The one that it had appeared to be a slightly
> lighter spring, though it was still heavier than stock(1.6?). The
> performance has picked up considerably and it is now incredibly smooth
right
> from down low. The only mods on this motor is the chip, the spring and
the
> intercooler strap, but I am amazed at the performance.
> Thanks once again for the help.
> -Sean Shoemaker
> '87 5kTQ Wagon (back on the road)
> '84 CGT
> '01 Dodge Dakota (For Sale)
>
>
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> Message: 11
> From: "Hopkins, Ewan" <Ewan.Hopkins at pinkroccade.co.uk>
> To: "'quattro at audifans.com'" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: advice needed on PS pump rebuild - '91 2.3 (NG) CQ
> Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 09:30:39 +0100
>
> Hi,
> My head gasket was recently replaced and, after reassembly, the pivot bolt
> on the top left (looking from the front) of the PS pump wasn't fully
> tightened and the nut came off. The result is that the seal between the
two
> halfs of the pump has blown and emptied what looks like most of the fluid
> into the engine compartment. I've ordered a seal kit and am hoping to fix
it
> on Monday. Any BTDTs I should be aware of.
>
> TIA,
>
> Ewan Hopkins.###########################################
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> Message: 12
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Cc: munrof at sympatico.ca, lee at wheelman.com
> Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 02:11:25 -0800
> Subject: Re: quattro digest, Vol 1 #4804 - 17 msgs
> From: "Larry C. Leung" <l.leung at juno.com>
>
> If it's like my car, sadly it's probably the (1 yr old, dammit) rack.
> Clean everything off real
> well (I used the Castrol pump spray cleaner in the purple bottle) and
> then look to see where
> the leak comes from. I too thought it was originally the tranny, but now
> that the tranny is wet
> on it's topside, and since I'm not losing brake fluid (so the clutch
> slave is okay) all that is left
> to drip from above is your steering rack.
>
> HTH,
>
> LL - NY
>
>
> > From: "Fred Munro" <munrof at sympatico.ca>
> > To: <lee at wheelman.com>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>,
> > "Qlist" <quattro at audifans.com>
> > Subject: RE: [s-cars] drip drip drip
> > Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 19:58:07 -0500
> >
> > Lee;
> >
> > Probably a leaking output shaft seal on one side or a leaking input
> > shaft
> > seal. Check it out - you don't want to run the tranny low on oil.
> > It's a
> > relatively easy fix on the output shafts, more complicated on the
> > rear
> > shaft, and a real PITA on the input shaft.
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Fred Munro
> > '94 S4
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> > [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Lee Levitt
> > Sent: April 4, 2003 3:23 PM
> > To: s-car-list at audifans.com; Qlist
> > Subject: [s-cars] drip drip drip
> >
> >
> > Drip drip drip...I have some deposits on my garage floor under my
> > S6. It's
> > dark and heavier than oil, and it builds up to 3/4 inch in height. I
> > took a
> > look underneath, and it looks like the tranny is wet. Not doused,
> > but a
> > light amount of oil on it. I can't tell where it's coming from, and
> > the top
> > of the tranny has some of this oil on it.
> >
> > Any thoughts on what this might be?
> >
> > Lee
> > '95.5 S6 avant
> > '96 A6 quattro avant
> >
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> Message: 13
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 02:12:33 -0800
> Subject: Re: quattro digest, Vol 1 #4804 - 17 msgs
> From: "Larry C. Leung" <l.leung at juno.com>
>
> If there is a group buy, I'm interested....
>
> LL - NY
>
> From: "Steve Marinello" <smarinello at charter.net>
> > To: "Bob Rossato" <bob.rossato at att.net>,
> > "Brett Dikeman" <brett at cloud9.net>,
> > "Suffolk GameServer LAN" <suffolk.associates at verizon.net>,
> > <quattro at audifans.com>
> > Cc: <iain.atkinson at tesco.net>, <porter_dog at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: V1 Valentine Radar unit quattro digest, Vol 1 #4799
> > Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 18:44:07 -0600
> >
> > I seriously doubt that Valentine will do it, as it has been tried at
> > least
> > twice in the last couple of years. But maybe they'll finally give
> > up at the
> > group's persistence.
> >
> > I'm in, if it does come off. No question, unless it drags out and I
> > just
> > have to have one sooner.
> >
> > Steve
> >
>
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>
> Message: 14
> From: JShadzi at aol.com
> Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:26:32 EST
> Subject: Re: advice needed on PS pump rebuild - '91 2.3 (NG) CQ
> To: Ewan.Hopkins at pinkroccade.co.uk, quattro at audifans.com
>
> --
> [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> Ewan, I'm not positive about this, but it sounds like you might have more
> than a seal problem, your housing could have been tweeked - in which case,
no
> seal will help. With the pump off the car and dissasembled ensure that
both
> halves of the housing are still true, other wise it might be worth just
> getting a good used one and being done with it.
>
> HTH,
> Javad
>
> In a message dated 4/5/2003 12:41:14 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> Ewan.Hopkins at pinkroccade.co.uk writes:
>
> > Hi,
> > My head gasket was recently replaced and, after reassembly, the pivot
bolt
> > on the top left (looking from the front) of the PS pump wasn't fully
> > tightened and the nut came off. The result is that the seal between the
two
> > halfs of the pump has blown and emptied what looks like most of the
fluid
> > into the engine compartment. I've ordered a seal kit and am hoping to
fix
> > it
> > on Monday. Any BTDTs I should be aware of.
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Ewan Hopkins.###########################################
>
>
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>
> Message: 15
> From: Padanneo at aol.com
> Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:33:15 EST
> Subject: Wheel spacers
> To: quattro at audifans.com
>
> --
> [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> Hi,
> Can someone help me with a wheel spacer info.
> I've located some wheels to fit my 86 4kcsq. 16 x 7, the offset is 45. I
> think they would look sharp on the car.
> My question, could I put spacers on the hub to fit the wheel to my car?
> TIA
> Paul
> '86 4kcsq
>
>
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