MFTS Install and/or Thermostat 91 200 TQM 10V

[Ed Kellock]

I think p/s pump proximity to the mfts on the 10v is similar, though may not
be as critical.

The 5-inch hose is below this area next to the block.  It connects two metal
pipes that run along the length of the block from front to back.

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Hayes Myers
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 12:06 PM
> To: 'George'; suffolkd at aol.com; quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: MFTS Install and/or Thermostat 91 200 TQM 10V
> 
> 
> 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
> 
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