OMG what did they do to that TT
illuminaudi at comcast.net
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Mon Nov 24 18:15:12 EST 2003
It looks like I, Robot is going to feature a lot of VAG products. Check out the links under "we heard..." There are "futuristic" versions of a Bentley, and multiple Audis.
http://movies.go.com/movies/I/irobot_2003/index.html
I just hope that this isn't the future that the Nuvolari concept car foretells. At least make the wheel covers more aerodynamic...
Matt
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> 1. RE: A4 back on the road (Robert Mangas)
> 2. RE: A4 back on the road (Brett Dikeman)
> 3. Re: correct juice? (timofej.crift at att.net)
> 4. Re: 80tq: Blown Engine (Jim Green)
> 5. Re: 4kq- true rear diff capacity? (Richard Hoffman)
> 6. OMG what did they do to that TT (Ray Rollins)
> 7. FS: DKW Munga (Bob DAmato)
> 8. Re: FS: DKW Munga (Gerard)
> 9. Re: 4kq fueling- tank vent help? (Robert Mangas)
> 10. Re: Sticky autobox (ScottyCBoy at aol.com)
> 11. RE: [s-cars] Nokian Hakkapallita source in Wisconsin
> (Tom Vandervoort)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:08:19 +0000
> From: "Robert Mangas" <porter_t_dog at hotmail.com>
> Subject: RE: A4 back on the road
> To: t44tq at mindspring.com, brett at cloud9.net
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
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> If turbine damage leads to wheel/shaft/bearing failure then the
> compressor can come apart if it contacts the housing at 50k+rpm. Since
> that's on the intake side, anything downstream can get hosed.
>
> >From: "TM" <t44tq at mindspring.com>
> >To: "'Brett Dikeman'" <brett at cloud9.net>
> >CC: quattro at audifans.com
> >Subject: RE: A4 back on the road
> >Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 11:38:40 -0500
> >
> >Brett-
> >What is it going to kill if the turbo fails? Only thing I can
> >think of is damage to the cat. I really don't want to spend another
> >$1.5k to fix the turbo if possible.
> >
> >Taka
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Brett Dikeman [mailto:brett at cloud9.net]
> >Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 12:44 PM
> >To: TM
> >Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> >Subject: Re: A4 back on the road
> >
> >
> > > The turbo impeller got nicked, but didn't lose any blades, we'll
> > >see if the turbo
> > >will last.
> >
> >Apologies if anyone else covered this-
> >
> >The impeller must be replaced if there's any visible damage- and the
> >entire assembly dynamically rebalanced. Each component balanced, and
> >then the whole assembly balanced together in a specific static
> >alignment(ie, when it's reassembled in the turbo housing, must be
> >exactly the same way). Reman unit might end up being cheaper, or
> >given the number of people upgrading these things, a used unit.
> >
> >Turbos are unforgiving of being unbalanced; they spin at over 50,000
> >rpms- if you're lucky, it will give terrible performance, destroy its
> >bearings and seize without taking anything else with it. If you're
> >not...
> >
> >B
> >--
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> >safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Ben Franklin
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> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:20:44 -0500
> From: Brett Dikeman <brett at cloud9.net>
> Subject: RE: A4 back on the road
> To: "Robert Mangas" <porter_t_dog at hotmail.com>, t44tq at mindspring.com
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
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> At 7:08 PM +0000 11/24/03, Robert Mangas wrote:
> > If turbine damage leads to wheel/shaft/bearing failure then the
> >compressor can come apart if it contacts the housing at 50k+rpm.
> >Since that's on the intake side, anything downstream can get hosed.
>
> That was basically my thought, but I wasn't sure, so I wanted someone
> else to say it :-)
>
> Basically- yeah, all hell's gonna break loose. You might be lucky,
> but then again, you're also the guy who just had a spark plug
> disintegrate, visit a few different cylinders, damage the turbo... :-)
>
> I think that any stuff that happened on the hot side might have the
> potential(given what that spark plug electrode did) to get back into
> another cylinder.
>
> At least(if you gotta drive it) unplug the WGFV so you keep revs on
> the turbo low...
>
> Are used A4 turbos that expensive? Or it the labor the killer?
> B
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:26:00 +0000
> From: timofej.crift at att.net
> Subject: Re: correct juice?
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <112420031926.9016.7d7a at att.net>
>
> GL-4 for the trans, GL-5 for the Rear Diff.
>
> Tim
> >
> >
> > Subject: Re: correct juice to use in diff of '88 90q?
> >
> > >I just replaced mine with Mobil 1 75w90 GL5 synth oil.
> >
> > I thought that GL-4 was the correct stuff, being formulated for the
> > bronze/brass (?) synchros. I think it is for the Redline, and that the
> > GL-5 causes problems.
> > Is it any different for the Mobil-1?
> > Should the GL-5 be flushed and replaced?
> > Mark
> >
> >
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 11:42:42 -0800 (PST)
> From: Jim Green <jeg1976 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: 80tq: Blown Engine
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> Ok, so for somebody who might be building a new motor
> with ARP hardware, stock MC con rods and pistons, HD
> valve springs, and probably my existing 272 cam, are
> there some exhaust better valves to use over the stock
> valves? Or should I just get some new ones? I'd like
> this motor to be able to rev to 7k+.
>
> =====
> Jim Green
> '89 80q slow
> '89 90tq fast, really fast
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 11:57:15 -0800
> From: "Richard Hoffman" <billzcat1 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: 4kq- true rear diff capacity?
> To: "Robert Mangas" <porter_t_dog at hotmail.com>, <quattro at audifans.com>
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> Bentley is very wrong. Capacity is .8 Liter IIRC. 1 quart sounds about
> right, and yes, you are using the proper fill method.
> Merry Motoring!
> Richard
> 90 CQ, 70 100LS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Mangas" <porter_t_dog at hotmail.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 9:47 AM
> Subject: 4kq- true rear diff capacity?
>
>
> >
> > I refreshed the gear lube in the rear diff of my '87 4kq recently. I
> > believe bently says it'll take almost 3 quarts, but after draining it (car
> > level on jackstands) I could only put in about 1 qt before it came out the
> > fill hole. I even waited a day and tried to add more but was
> unsuccessful.
> >
> > Is bently wrong, or is something strange going on?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Robert
> >
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:10:54 -0500
> From: "Ray Rollins" <rollins_ray at hotmail.com>
> Subject: OMG what did they do to that TT
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:57:15 -0500
> From: Bob DAmato <bob at audisport.com>
> Subject: FS: DKW Munga
> To: quattro <quattro at audifans.com>
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> How cool is this!
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2444840653
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:24:36 +0200
> From: Gerard <gerard at poboxes.com>
> Subject: Re: FS: DKW Munga
> To: Bob DAmato <bob at audisport.com>
> Cc: quattro <quattro at audifans.com>
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> Looks like that workshop bought quite a bit of green paint. :) Mixed it
> with a tinting agent to paint the bus and the porsche, then smeered the
> rest all over the Deek.
>
> Still, one fun looking machine that. :)
>
> Bob DAmato wrote:
> >
> > How cool is this!
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2444840653
> >
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:22:42 +0000
> From: "Robert Mangas" <porter_t_dog at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: 4kq fueling- tank vent help?
> To: mswanson at sonitrol.net
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
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>
> That _used_ to work for me too, but today I got no joy. I'll mess with it
> at some point and see if there's anything to be done. Thanks for the reply!
>
> Robert
>
> >From: Marc Swanson <mswanson at sonitrol.net>
> >Reply-To: mswanson at sonitrol.net
> >To: Robert Mangas <porter_t_dog at hotmail.com>
> >CC: quattro at audifans.com
> >Subject: Re: 4kq fueling- tank vent help?
> >Date: 24 Nov 2003 13:10:21 -0500
> >
> >
> > > It's always been a fun experience, putting gas in the 4kq. Always
> >had to
> > > run the handle at the slowest speed, and even then it would often cut
> >off
> > > from the splash long before the tank was full.
> > >
> > > Seems worse, lately- I can't even lock the handle or it'll cut off
> >right
> > > away, and my old favorite trick of putting the nozzle in upside down
> >doesn't
> > > help.
> > >
> > > Is there a remedy for this? I suspect inadequate venting, but I guess
> >it
> > > could just be that the filler neck to the tank is too twisty. Doesn't
> > > explain the seeming change in behavior though...
> >
> >
> >can't really explain the behavior for you, but I do have a remedy.
> >
> >Put the handle in the 12 o'clock position (eg the hose pointing
> >upwards). Never had a problem once I started doing that.
> >
> >
> >Later
> >--
> >-Marc
> >87' 4ktq
> >88' 90q
> >www.mswanson.com/audi
> >
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> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 16:27:50 EST
> From: ScottyCBoy at aol.com
> Subject: Re: Sticky autobox
> To: quattro at audifans.com
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> In a message dated 11/24/03 9:40:19 AM Central Standard Time,
> apowell at gocougs.wsu.edu writes:
>
>
> > Gary Brown <ovalking at yahoo.com> asked...
> >
> > >it sometimes does not want to shift out of 1st gear.
> >
> > Is there any pattern?
> > I've experienced this about 3 of times (in the last 10
> > years!) and each occasion was just after I'd topped up
> > the ATF and it was cold. Not investigated any further
> > as it's been fine for ages.
> >
>
> Same thing happened to an old 5000 I had. When cold it would stick in first
> gear until readline. It lasted about 2-4 miles every morning. It did it real
> bad when it was really cold. I cleaned the valve body and that would cure it for
> a few thousand miles. I even removed some of the 1st gear pistons and lightly
> sanded them with real fine sandpaper. That seemed to have fixed the problem
> as it worked well after I sold it.
>
> Scott
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:50:24 -0600
> From: "Tom Vandervoort" <tvandervoort at msn.com>
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] Nokian Hakkapallita source in Wisconsin
> To: <CaptMagu at aol.com>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>,
> <quattro at audifans.com>
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> Hap: Great to meet you and that green machine at the Nationals. It goes,
> guys, whistle and all. You represent Evergreen, er, Everboost, well.
> Thanks for the testimonial re the Hakka WR's on your trip back to CO.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CaptMagu at aol.com [mailto:CaptMagu at aol.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 11:30 PM
> To: tvandervoort at msn.com; s-car-list at audifans.com; quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Nokian Hakkapallita source in Wisconsin
>
>
> Tom
>
> Good to meet you at the Nationals. The company you want is Greer
> Enterprises, 414-545-2292, 800-325-2598. I am very happy with the new Nokian
> tire the WR that replaced the NRW. I just got back to CO and these tires did
> a fabulous job in the near blizzard conditions in WY on I-80.
>
> Hap, safely back in Everboost, Maguire
>
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