Fwd: 88 5KTQ Big problems

[jesper moreau]

I really never assumed that a rod might be broken,,, just that the
bearing might have spun. I just rebuilt the engine this summer and
haven't run it yet. I'm just fearful that I did something wrong. But
if you this pressure plate and release bearing may make the rotation
that much more difficult on a car that is fully off of the ground and
nothing holding the wheels..... then there is a light at the end of
the tunnel.
I feel somewhat helpless!
I'm already $11K into this project and can't afford much more. and I
really need to get this running soon before I am buried in 2-3 feet of
snow!!!
Jesper


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Denis <sparkplugvw at hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:30:19 -0500
Subject: Re: 88 5KTQ Big problems
To: jesper moreau <jesper5ktqm.audi at gmail.com>


 
 
If a connecting rod is broken a pistion ll not move. You can remove
sparkplugs and put a plastic stick that show if the piston is moving
while you turn the crank with the front crank bolt.
  
It happens if you race the car or drag it. Never saw a broken lower
botttom end on daily car.
  
Ask someone to turn the crank and get your ears close to the bell
housing to ear the sound, might be around the presure plate and
release bearing.
 
  
Ðenis 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: jesper moreau 
To: sparkplugvw at hotmail.com ; quattro at audifans.com 
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 7:20 PM 
Subject: Fwd: 88 5KTQ Big problems 

Hmmm.... my car is currently off of the ground via jackstands with all
four wheels free to move. would you still consider that to be a
possibility? or could I have spun a bearing on the crank or connecting
rod


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Denis <sparkplugvw at hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:40:44 -0500
Subject: Re: 88 5KTQ Big ploblems
To: jesper moreau <jesper5ktqm.audi at gmail.com>


 
 
Sounds like the release bearing or the level that act to the bearing. 
Or a spring on the pressure plate broken.
 
Ðenis 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: jesper moreau 
To: Denis ; quattro at audifans.com 
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 6:33 PM 
Subject: Re: 88 5KTQ Big ploblems 

Engine was not running following rebuild
My efforts over the last month and a half have been to get it started.
I solved a spark problem, figured out I had a fuel problem.... and
while doing a routine turnover to see if it would start the  sngine
acted like thew starter died, but after replacing it with a brand new
one, I find that it was not the starter at all, but yet all of a
sudden the crankshaft is difficult to turn over!
I am sad..... it sounds like something major may be wrong. anyone
agree or do I have any hope?



On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 17:16:24 -0500, Denis <sparkplugvw at hotmail.com> wrote:
>  
>  
> Well, you get in trouble, like me . Lots of problems not solved yet. 
>   
> The engine was running ? 
> The starter is gone, you replaced it and now ? you cant start anymore ? 
> Ðenis 
>  
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: jesper moreau 
> To: list submissions 
> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 5:10 PM 
> Subject: 88 5KTQ Big ploblems 
> 
> Man guys... My stomach is not feeling well after hearing what I hear now...
> 
> You all have helped me resolve my spark problem... and I have spark now
> 
> I narrowed my starting issue to a lack of fuel pressure..... no problem
> 
> I was turning over my car, "as usual", and it sounded like my starter
> went.... it is the origional looks like crap and so expected it went.
> I ordered a new one... put that beauty in and .....
> raow.......rr....rrr...click.... raow....
> I tried to turn the crank shaft and it was much more difficult to turn
> than usual.
> 
> I have done the bearings (main and conn. rod) It almost sounds like it
> spun a bearing or crud is up in there.....
> 
> It has never officially started although it jumped a couple of times.
> What do you all think. I do need to drain the oil and pull the pan
> yet.....i would just love to hear some encouraging words right about
> now. Should I expect to have to buy new bearings? Yikes!!
> 
> -- 
> Jesper Moreau
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-- 
Jesper Moreau
'88 5KTQ rocket
'86 5KTQ stock
 

 

-- 
Jesper Moreau
'88 5KTQ rocket
'86 5KTQ stock
 

 

-- 
Jesper Moreau
'88 5KTQ rocket
'86 5KTQ stock