[s-cars] Re: S-CAR-List digest, Vol 1 #1978 - 13 msgs
Gabriel Caldwell
gabriel at ts.bc.ca
Thu Nov 6 14:28:03 EST 2003
I have ordered from them many times and their prices were always the
best. It seems they have blown up as many other people are having the
same experience you are. Pity.
Gabriel Caldwell
Tsunami Solutions Ltd.
#202 - 2055 Boundary Road
Vancouver, BC Canada V5M 3Z1
voice: 604.299.5855
fax: 604.648.8158
e-mail: gabriel at ts.bc.ca
url: www.tsunamisolutionsltd.com
-----Original Message-----
From: josh Leonti [mailto:livinotte at cox.net]
Sent: November 6, 2003 2:16 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] Re: S-CAR-List digest, Vol 1 #1978 - 13 msgs
Hi everyone
A while back I mention spark plug prices from a particular company
called
Performance Motorcars
I have yet to get mine, a vavle cover, and some 0 rings, which I ordered
on
the 17th.
They have not returned my emails nor my phone messages.
Tomorrow I will be reporting them to the bbb... I am sorry if anyone
else
was involved in this.
I ordered parts throught them before and recieved them promptly.
Sorry if your involved with the business also.
Send me an email and I will mention it also.
Josh
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> 1. RE: Automatic Transmission Options (Sean Douglas)
> 2. RE: Automatic Transmission Options (Dave Burig)
> 3. NAC Cart Strategy (Bill Mahoney)
> 4. RE: Automatic Transmission Options (Lewis, Gary M)
> 5. Re: NAC Cart Strategy (Theodore Chen)
> 6. Re: NAC Cart Strategy (chris chambers)
> 7. Re: fumoto drain valve (Fifield, Douglas)
> 8. Floor Mats (Sean Douglas)
> 9. Re: [S-List] Injector cleaner (The CyberPoet)
> 10. Re: heater problem (Jerry Scott)
> 11. RE: Re: heater problem (Dave Burig)
> 12. RE: 3m clear bra (keithbedard at verizon.net)
> 13. Re: Re: heater problem (Jerry Scott)
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> Message: 1
> From: "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net>
> To: <toddekramer at msn.com>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] Automatic Transmission Options
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:44:57 -0800
>
> I am certain this was an option from the factory, look carefully at
your
> dash and in between the fuel gauge and the clock you will see where
the
> PRND21 lights goes which has been blanked out for the manual
> transmission cars. I'll bet you could source a used auto trans from
> Europe, but I can't really offer any advice on the feasibility of
> installation. If you consult with the european ETKA, it will probably
> show the pieces required, such as mounts, driveshaft, console, etc. I
do
> believe the ECU is different too.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Sean Douglas
> 1997 Audi S6 - MTM Stage 1+
> 1990 Audi 90Q20V
>
>
> >
> > ============================================================
> > From: "Todd E. Kramer" <toddekramer at msn.com>
> > Date: 2003/11/06 Thu AM 09:22:37 MST
> > To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > Subject: [s-cars] Automatic Transmission Options
> >
> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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> > Listers,
> >
> > What is the possibility of installing an Automatic
> > Transmission into a 95 S-car? Was this an option from the
> > factory? Could a current era triptronic tranny swap be
> > accomplished, mechanically (other than the steering wheel
> > electronics)?
> >
> > Injury will limit the use of my left leg for a damn-long time...
> >
> >
> > Todd Kramer
> > '95 S6
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> Message: 2
> From: "Dave Burig" <dburig at igsenergy.com>
> To: <ekellock at adelphia.net>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] Automatic Transmission Options
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:37:29 -0500
>
> That's because they have to keep one hand free to hold down the sheep!
>
> DB
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Ed Kellock
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 11:46 AM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Automatic Transmission Options
>
> When I was in New Zealand in 1998 I saw a '92 or '93 S4 on a dealer
lot
with
> an auto tranny.
>
> ============================================================
> From: "Todd E. Kramer" <toddekramer at msn.com>
> Date: 2003/11/06 Thu AM 09:22:37 MST
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Automatic Transmission Options
>
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> Listers,
>
> What is the possibility of installing an Automatic Transmission into a
> 95 S-car? Was this an option from the factory? Could a current era
> triptronic tranny swap be accomplished, mechanically (other than the
> steering wheel electronics)?
>
> Injury will limit the use of my left leg for a damn-long time...
>
>
> Todd Kramer
> '95 S6
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> Message: 3
> From: "Bill Mahoney" <wmahoney at disk.com>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 12:43:09 -0600
> Subject: [s-cars] NAC Cart Strategy
>
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> Folks
>
> I'm headed for my first indoor gokart funfest tonight and now learn
that
> I have been entered in some mini grand prix that no doubt pays big
> bragging rights.
>
> Any helpful hints, dirty tricks or ways to give me an edge are
welcome.
> -toluene in the gas tank? NBA stickum on the tires?
>
> TIA
>
> Bill m
>
> --
>
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> Message: 4
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] Automatic Transmission Options
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 10:49:18 -0800
> From: "Lewis, Gary M" <gary.m.lewis2 at boeing.com>
> To: "Todd E. Kramer" <toddekramer at msn.com>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
>
> Call 2Bennett. I bet they have given this alot of thought...
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Todd E. Kramer [mailto:toddekramer at msn.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 8:23 AM
> > To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> > Subject: [s-cars] Automatic Transmission Options
> >
> >
> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> > --
> > [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> > Listers,
> >
> > What is the possibility of installing an Automatic Transmission into
a
> > 95 S-car? Was this an option from the factory? Could a current era
> > triptronic tranny swap be accomplished, mechanically (other than the
> > steering wheel electronics)?
> >
> > Injury will limit the use of my left leg for a damn-long time...
> >
> >
> > Todd Kramer
> > '95 S6
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 10:55:54 -0800 (PST)
> From: Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] NAC Cart Strategy
> To: Bill Mahoney <wmahoney at disk.com>, s-car-list at audifans.com
>
>
> --- Bill Mahoney <wmahoney at disk.com> wrote:
> >
> > I'm headed for my first indoor gokart funfest tonight and now learn
that
> > I have been entered in some mini grand prix that no doubt pays big
> > bragging rights.
> >
> > Any helpful hints, dirty tricks or ways to give me an edge are
welcome.
> > -toluene in the gas tank? NBA stickum on the tires?
>
> well, they do have that tire softening compound. i forgot what it's
> called, but it softens up the tires and makes them sticky. hey, i
should
> try that.
>
> but the driver is the most important thing, especially if you haven't
> driven a kart before. it's very different from driving a car.
keeping
> up momentum is key. it's easy to overdrive the kart, which will make
> you slower. concentrate on not sliding the kart or scrubbing the
tires,
> because the kart is too underpowered to make up for the scrubbing.
>
> -teddy
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 11:01:04 -0800 (PST)
> From: chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] NAC Cart Strategy
> To: Bill Mahoney <wmahoney at disk.com>, Scar <s-car-list at audifans.com>
>
> Attended an indoor go kart track earlier this year.
>
> The carts are electric so the toulene won't help.
>
> But you can go early and watch the karts, there are always 2 or 3 that
> are a little faster/quicker than the others. Now the trick is to make
> sure you get one of these carts, usually you are assigned a cart based
> on your place in line, it's supposed to be the luck of the draw thing.
>
> But if you watch how they assign carts and know what cart you want you
> simply place yourself in the appropriate place in line to get that
> kart.
>
> Technique...watch for the rubber spots on the concrete, because it's
> inside the track doesn't get "cleaned" when it rains. There will be
one
> fast groove around the track, and there will be corners that if you
> don't hit them right you will spin. Try to not get stuck in a pack of
> karts in the corners, someone will crash you and spin you out.
>
> Other than that go fast, try to maintain speed, and try not to brake.
> Ease off the accelerater before the corner and accelerate through it.
>
> Oh yeah...HAVE FUN!
> HTH
> Chris
> --- Bill Mahoney <wmahoney at disk.com> wrote:
> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> > --
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> > Folks
> >
> > I'm headed for my first indoor gokart funfest tonight and now learn
> > that
> > I have been entered in some mini grand prix that no doubt pays big
> > bragging rights.
> >
> > Any helpful hints, dirty tricks or ways to give me an edge are
> > welcome.
> > -toluene in the gas tank? NBA stickum on the tires?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Bill m
> >
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> Message: 7
> From: "Fifield, Douglas" <Douglas.Fifield at TENNANTCO.com>
> To: "'pizzoman at yahoo.com'" <pizzoman at yahoo.com>,
> "'russ at panneton.name'" <russ at panneton.name>,
> "'robert at s-cars.org'" <robert at s-cars.org>,
> "'konecc at snet.net'" <konecc at snet.net>
> Cc: "'s-car-list at audifans.com'" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] fumoto drain valve
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:19:18 -0600
>
> This message is in MIME format. Since your mail reader does not
understand
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>
> So, some can get the Fumoto on and some can't. Has anyone tried to
move
the
> sway bar? What would happen if I loosen the mount near the drain
plug?
> Will the sway bar move?
>
> I have never played with the sway bar and am looking for more
experienced
> advice.
>
> Douglas, fumoto-less in MN
> 95.5 //S6Avant - mine
> 98 Mercury Mountaineer - her work sled
> 98 Toyota RAV4 - for sale
> 73 BMW R60/5 - lonely in the garage
>
>
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>
> Message: 8
> From: "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 11:24:33 -0800
> Subject: [s-cars] Floor Mats
>
> Where can I purchase OEM floor mats for my 1997 S6 besides the dealer?
> Is this available in the aftermarket? Blau sells Lloyds, but without
the
> quattro script.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sean
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 15:10:04 -0500
> From: The CyberPoet <thecyberpoet at cyberpoet.net>
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] Re: [S-List] Injector cleaner
>
> I use Techron as well in various vehicles (and once in an ultrasonic
> cleaner) and am very pleased with it in terms
> of performance and doing as advertised.
>
> One thing to note: any cleaner that breaks down carbon and contains
> light petrochemicals will leech a percentage
> of those chemicals and the carbon into your oil via the walls of the
> cylinder (fact of life), more so if your injectors
> don't have a great spray pattern (less atomization = more unburned
> chemicals). The petrochemicals will reduce
> your oil's viscosity some (not as much of an issue if you are using a
> heavy oil as if you are using a light oil, but still
> an issue). Carbon dust is also very unpleasant for the inside of your
> engine, even when suspended in oil...
> As a result, I recommend that you use Techron in the last complete
tank
> you run through before an oil & filter change
> (or that you do an oil & filter change after you consume the whole gas
> tank containing the Techron and refill). Simple
> logic, right?
>
> Cheers
> =-= Marc Glasgow
>
> Macintosh Consultant Tampa Bay since 1990
> www.cyberpoet.net
>
>
> Serge Wrote:
>
> Chevron techron cleans the injectors, helps remove carbon build up on
> the
> valves, and is available in most stores.
>
> Bob Asked:
>
> I'm thinking of throwing some Amsoil PI (Performance Improver) in my
> tank to
> clean the injectors and do as the name suggests, improve performance.
> Any
> experience with the stuff, good or bad?
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2003 13:38:00 -0700
> From: Jerry Scott <jerryscott at earthlink.net>
> To: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Cc: William Perron <w_perron at yahoo.com>,
> Fred Munro <munrof at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: [s-cars] Re: heater problem
>
> Thanks to all that replied on the heater problem, and I think that I
> found the reason that I was not getting any heat from the system. I
ran
> the self contained diagnostic test which came up with code 08.5,
> (Temperature Regulator Flap static block). I pulled off the rain
shield
> to check the linkage on the passenger side, sure enough the linkage
did
> not move when scrolling the temperature settings. I then took off the
> cowl grill, and the wiper assembly to get to the drive motor for the
> Temperature Regulator Flap on the driver's side of the heater
assembly.
> I removed the cover with the small screws then took out the motor. I
> decided to try it in my hand with someone in the car working the heat
> control. The motor seemed to work fine. After testing the plastic
> mechanism linkages on both sides of the heater for freedom of
movement,
> I found that there was a position where there was a very noticeable
> hang-up in the movement, near the closed position. This I found was
> caused by interference of the plastic linkage on the passenger side,
> with another part of the linkage. It required taking a small file and
> filing down the back side of the plastic to get it to clear the other
> linkage. After grinding away about 1/8 in. of plastic, the linkage
> worked smoothly. This seems like a rather obvious design flaw, but
may
> have been fixed in later models. This board was a great help in
finding
> this problem.
>
> Jerry Scott
> 93 S4
>
> William Perron wrote:
>
> >Jerry-
> >This happened to me last year.
> >Check out this link:
> >www.audiworld.com/tech/int5.shtml
> >You want to check to see if there are any codes. I
> >would guess you have code 8.2, 8.3 or similar- this
> >would be the temperature regulation flap motor. You
> >can verify if this motor is not working by unsnapping
> >the plastic rain diverter/leaf collector under the
> >hood at the base of the windshield. Take a look at
> >the passenger side of the heater/blower assembly and
> >have someone cycle the temperature from max to min
> >slowly. You should see some of hte linkages move. If
> >nothing moves, your motor is dead. You access the
> >temp regulator flap motor from the driver's side of
> >the blower/heater box assembly. You need to remove
> >the wiper arms, and the trim below them as well for
> >access. You can then loosen a bunch of small screws
> >to remove the cover over the flap motor, and remove
> >and replace it.
> >
> >i'm a little fuzzy on the details at this point, but
> >drop me a line if you need more info.
> >
> >HTH-
> >Bill Perron
> >'95.5 S6 Avant
> >'85 4kq
> >
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> Message: 11
> From: "Dave Burig" <dburig at igsenergy.com>
> To: "Jerry Scott" <jerryscott at earthlink.net>,
> "s-car-list" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Cc: "William Perron" <w_perron at yahoo.com>,
> "Fred Munro" <munrof at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] Re: heater problem
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 15:58:48 -0500
>
> So what will you do with the $600 you saved over the dealer having
replaced
> the motor, linkage, blower, and heater valve?
>
> DB
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Jerry Scott
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 3:38 PM
> To: s-car-list
> Cc: William Perron; Fred Munro
> Subject: [s-cars] Re: heater problem
>
> Thanks to all that replied on the heater problem, and I think that I
> found the reason that I was not getting any heat from the system. I
ran
> the self contained diagnostic test which came up with code 08.5,
> (Temperature Regulator Flap static block). I pulled off the rain
shield
> to check the linkage on the passenger side, sure enough the linkage
did
> not move when scrolling the temperature settings. I then took off the
> cowl grill, and the wiper assembly to get to the drive motor for the
> Temperature Regulator Flap on the driver's side of the heater
assembly.
> I removed the cover with the small screws then took out the motor. I
> decided to try it in my hand with someone in the car working the heat
> control. The motor seemed to work fine. After testing the plastic
> mechanism linkages on both sides of the heater for freedom of
movement,
> I found that there was a position where there was a very noticeable
> hang-up in the movement, near the closed position. This I found was
> caused by interference of the plastic linkage on the passenger side,
> with another part of the linkage. It required taking a small file and
> filing down the back side of the plastic to get it to clear the other
> linkage. After grinding away about 1/8 in. of plastic, the linkage
> worked smoothly. This seems like a rather obvious design flaw, but
may
> have been fixed in later models. This board was a great help in
finding
> this problem.
>
> Jerry Scott
> 93 S4
>
> William Perron wrote:
>
> >Jerry-
> >This happened to me last year.
> >Check out this link:
> >www.audiworld.com/tech/int5.shtml
> >You want to check to see if there are any codes. I
> >would guess you have code 8.2, 8.3 or similar- this
> >would be the temperature regulation flap motor. You
> >can verify if this motor is not working by unsnapping
> >the plastic rain diverter/leaf collector under the
> >hood at the base of the windshield. Take a look at
> >the passenger side of the heater/blower assembly and
> >have someone cycle the temperature from max to min
> >slowly. You should see some of hte linkages move. If
> >nothing moves, your motor is dead. You access the
> >temp regulator flap motor from the driver's side of
> >the blower/heater box assembly. You need to remove
> >the wiper arms, and the trim below them as well for
> >access. You can then loosen a bunch of small screws
> >to remove the cover over the flap motor, and remove
> >and replace it.
> >
> >i'm a little fuzzy on the details at this point, but
> >drop me a line if you need more info.
> >
> >HTH-
> >Bill Perron
> >'95.5 S6 Avant
> >'85 4kq
> >
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> Message: 12
> From: <keithbedard at verizon.net>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Cc: <ronk at oparch.com>
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] 3m clear bra
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 15:11:47 -0600
>
> The following link is a product that I have used on a couple of my
cars to
> protect my ($$$) Euro headlights from chips and pitting.
>
> http://shop.store.yahoo.com/rodi/trit9020series.html
>
> The product is intended to protect body paint, but works great on
headlights as
> well. Dirt cheap, surprisingly thick, and easy to work with. I also
applied it
> to the front of my hood to avoid chipping. Three years later, not one
chip, and
> looks new. Best part is you get 12 feet for cheap money, you can do a
couple of
> cars...
>
> Keith Bedard
> Westminster & Medford, MA
> 95.5 S6
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> > [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Ron Kirkham
> > Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 4:24 PM
> > To: S-Cars Web Ring (E-mail)
> > Subject: [s-cars] 3m clear bra
> >
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > Does anyone have a source for the 3m clear bra material? I have
> > only found
> > it available to "installers" ie, only those in the business from a
> > wholesaler or two. I'm not an installer, but I have seen it applied,
and
> > don't think it's too difficult for the average guy.
> >
> > I'm thinking of applying it to my lower door panels below the
> > trim strip to
> > prevent rock damage from the winter cinders. I do have the "Colorado
> > required mud flaps"(Crmf's) there now, but am looking for
> > alternatives. Any
> > thoughts, or BTDT?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Ron Kirkham
> >
>
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2003 14:18:56 -0700
> From: Jerry Scott <jerryscott at earthlink.net>
> To: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Re: heater problem
>
> Yes, Dave you are right about that, the savings was likely very close
to
> that number.
> Jerry
>
> Dave Burig wrote:
>
> >So what will you do with the $600 you saved over the dealer having
replaced
> >the motor, linkage, blower, and heater valve?
> >
> >DB
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On
> >Behalf Of Jerry Scott
> >Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 3:38 PM
> >To: s-car-list
> >Cc: William Perron; Fred Munro
> >Subject: [s-cars] Re: heater problem
> >
> >Thanks to all that replied on the heater problem, and I think that I
> >found the reason that I was not getting any heat from the system. I
ran
> >the self contained diagnostic test which came up with code 08.5,
> >(Temperature Regulator Flap static block). I pulled off the rain
shield
> >to check the linkage on the passenger side, sure enough the linkage
did
> >not move when scrolling the temperature settings. I then took off
the
> >cowl grill, and the wiper assembly to get to the drive motor for the
> >Temperature Regulator Flap on the driver's side of the heater
assembly.
> >I removed the cover with the small screws then took out the motor. I
> >decided to try it in my hand with someone in the car working the heat
> >control. The motor seemed to work fine. After testing the plastic
> >mechanism linkages on both sides of the heater for freedom of
movement,
> >I found that there was a position where there was a very noticeable
> >hang-up in the movement, near the closed position. This I found was
> >caused by interference of the plastic linkage on the passenger side,
> >with another part of the linkage. It required taking a small file
and
> >filing down the back side of the plastic to get it to clear the other
> >linkage. After grinding away about 1/8 in. of plastic, the linkage
> >worked smoothly. This seems like a rather obvious design flaw, but
may
> >have been fixed in later models. This board was a great help in
finding
> >this problem.
> >
> >Jerry Scott
> >93 S4
> >
> >William Perron wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >>Jerry-
> >>This happened to me last year.
> >>Check out this link:
> >>www.audiworld.com/tech/int5.shtml
> >>You want to check to see if there are any codes. I
> >>would guess you have code 8.2, 8.3 or similar- this
> >>would be the temperature regulation flap motor. You
> >>can verify if this motor is not working by unsnapping
> >>the plastic rain diverter/leaf collector under the
> >>hood at the base of the windshield. Take a look at
> >>the passenger side of the heater/blower assembly and
> >>have someone cycle the temperature from max to min
> >>slowly. You should see some of hte linkages move. If
> >>nothing moves, your motor is dead. You access the
> >>temp regulator flap motor from the driver's side of
> >>the blower/heater box assembly. You need to remove
> >>the wiper arms, and the trim below them as well for
> >>access. You can then loosen a bunch of small screws
> >>to remove the cover over the flap motor, and remove
> >>and replace it.
> >>
> >>i'm a little fuzzy on the details at this point, but
> >>drop me a line if you need more info.
> >>
> >>HTH-
> >>Bill Perron
> >>'95.5 S6 Avant
> >>'85 4kq
> >>
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