[s-cars] few basic questions

[calvinlc at earthlink.net]

Maybe this is Audi blasphemy but I have never replaced a single oil pan
washer in at least 25 oil changes on Audis, and dozens more on other types
of cars.  I have never had a single leak.
--Calvin


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Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 6:18 PM
To: Charles Rose
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Subject: Re: [s-cars] few basic questions


As for the brake hardware, what do you mean?

The anti-squeal springs? They don't need replacing. There isn't much else to
it, for the fronts. For the rear, you need a special tool that allows you to
turn the piston clockwise while pressing it in or your P-brake will not
reset.

There is no special washer for the oil filter. Make certain you get the
correct filter. As I am not in my own home, I can't verify for certain the
P/N, but I believe it is the Mann/Mahle 917-20 filter you want. Other's
please verify. It will say "Turbo" on the filter. An acceptable alternative
would be the VW 1.9 TDI filter, which is now the required filter for the
1.8T extended warrantee.

Yes, you do want a replacement drain plug washer. In a pinch, you can anneal
it by heating it red hot with a torch, flatten it and let it cool and hope
it doesn't leak. You really DON'T want to over torque the drain plug, the
oil pan is cast (as in soft, with less than strong threads) aluminum. Many
listers have averted the possibility of stripped threads by installing a
Fumoto drain valve, www.fumoto.com which means never having to risk
threading a plug again.

On 6/19/06, Charles Rose <everett2487 at adelphia.net> wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
>
> I'm doing the first basic service on my car since I've owned it and was
> wondering if you guys could help me out with some BTDT info and possibly
> let
> me know if I'm forgetting anything.  I've worked on cars a good deal and
> realize these are pretty basic newbie questions but I love my audi too
> much
> to cause any harm to her because I'm too stubborn to ask.  I did try and
> search for some info but didn't find much on basic stuff like this. I'm
> putting in new brake pads, I just received the mintex ones that I bought
> from the s-cars parts direct, I was wondering if I should also replace the
> hardware that holds the pads in place, or if there is anything else I
> should
> check out while I'm doing the job?  I'm going to change the oil and filter
> as well are there any special washers needed for the oil filter? I have
> never changed an oil filter before so any info would be helpful there,
> what
> tools, steps to take when doing this, etc?.  How important is it to change
> the washer on the oil drain plug when changing the oil, the reason I ask
> is
> because the closest dealership is quite a distance from me, but if it is
> necessary would normal auto stores have these in stock?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chuck
>
> 1993 S4
>
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