[s-cars] POS Pricing, Stumbling, Valve Cover Gasket replacement tips, PIR Quattrofest track day lap

[Nathan Belo]

Hit 160K and car is now stumbling.  I haven't done a full tune up in a
while, just got plugs (F5DPOR), spark plug boots, air filter, & valve cover
gasket (sucker is leaking) from Rod @ the Parts Connection.

I've replaced 2 POS (power output stage/piece of s...) with used units from
Dad's $110 (6 month warranty).  Rod @ Parts Connection has them for $179
list $350.  Where else can I buy for cheaper?  I thought these were no
longer manufactured?  I think it's time for a NEW one vs. used.

Incidentally, the water trap hose got blown-off and when I went to remove
the plastic cover that covers the POS & water trap, it shattered.  I guess
from all the turbo heat and old age, the plastic got brittle.

I've never replaced a valve cover gasket on the AAN.  Any Tips?  Do I need
anything else besides hand tools (sealant)?

Check out my '92 ur-S4 and Brian Presser's '01 bi-turbo S4 lap on Portland
Int'l Raceway for ACNA/ACNW Annual Quattrofest:

http://homepage.mac.com/belo/KOMO-Toughman/iMovieTheater32.html


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'01 Ducati 750 Monster Dark like the owner
'92 Audi //S4 IA III+ w/95.5 S2 (CGR) 6-spd Pearl/Ecru
Nathan Belo
Associate Broker (Residential, Commercial, & Business Opportunities)
Skyline Properties, Inc.
9709 3rd Ave NE, Suite #500
Seattle, WA  98115
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