MFTS Install and/or Thermostat 91 200 TQM 10V

[Hayes Myers]

Question: re Thermostat: this is for the 20v or 10v?   Not sure what the 5"
piece of 3/4" rubber hose is for?  What kind of hose is it? (if I need to
buy before doing this).  Do I need to remove the ps pump on the 10v?

Thanks for the feedback!

-----Original Message-----
From: George [mailto:sidman at webloq.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 12:51 PM
To: suffolkd at aol.com; quattro at audifans.com; hayesmyers at gmail.com
Subject: RE: MFTS Install and/or Thermostat 91 200 TQM 10V Re: quattro
Digest,Vol 63, Issue 48

The last time I replaced the Multi-malfunction Temp sensor, I had to replace
the connector as well. This was about the third time around on this job, so
I decided to get it right. Instead of using the rubber boot that neatly
pools leakage on the connector, I used a short piece of 1 1/4" rubber hose,
about half an inch longer than the sensor and connector, which I pushed up
onto the sensor body and hose clamped against the manifold. Now the leakage
drips harmlessly away from the connector. You can clean the connectors with
a moist cue tip and baking soda. Then, some dielectric grease will assure a
longer lasting hookup......

To replace the thermostat, you are best off to pull out the power steering
pump. Once you figure out how to do it, it takes about ten minutes, but it
gives you clear access to the Tstat, and allows you to replace the 5" piece
of 3/4" rubber hose that's right there.

George Sidman
'91 20v Avant - 310,000 miles