A4 funky instrument cluster display

[Grant Lenahan]

Maybe next time I'll be braver.  It looked intimidating,a dn the  
penalty for screw-ups is large, but you seem comfortable.

i do recall doing a rabbit (non-interf) on the side or I-84 :-)

Grant
On Dec 13, 2007, at 10:34 PM, mkb wrote:

>>>>
> Also, I don't know if the timing belt has been changed (mileage is
>  about
> 110K). If not, is this a week-end DIY job, or a take it to the local
> wrench for $x,xxx?
> <<<
>
> I did mine on my A4 18tqa when I first got it with 71k miles on  
> it.  I'd say it's a weekend DIY job.  Other than the crank locking  
> tool that I think Taka mentioned (which I didn't have), you don't  
> need any other special tools.  I replaced all the pulleys, belts,  
> tensioner and water pump housing.  I didn't do the t-stat at that  
> time but did it later and was able to do it without removing any of  
> the other bits.
>
> Also lent a helping hand on a friends 96 A4 28a FWD.  We were able  
> to do that in an afternoon.  Again, no special tools used and t- 
> stat was real easy to get to as opposed to the 18tqa.
>
> Once the bumper comes off, I think it's pretty straightforward.   
> There is a very good write up with digi pix on audiworld.
>
> I'm about ready to do it again (when the weather warms up a bit).
>
> --
> mohammed
> 97 A4 18tqa
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