[s-cars] Three questions:

[Matthew Russell]

Hi brian-

it's definitely leaking from the turbo to manifold gasket. There might  
be another one but that's all I found so far. I ordered all 3 gaskets,  
so I can loosen up the 2 downpipe connections and go back together  
with all new.

Yes, the bentley is quite clear.

I just can't believe my good fortune at finding this now. The belt was  
so loose it could have easily jumped a tooth and gotten out of time.

Matt

Mmmmmm...iPhone


On Jun 2, 2009, at 5:54 PM, brian hoeft <qweblog at gmail.com> wrote:

> Matt,
> im not sure I completely comprehend your exhaust gasket woes. turbo  
> to manifold in your first post.., if youre looking to replace the  
> gasket, then yes the turbo needs to come off so that the new gasket  
> can go around all the studs, unless youre going for a 'temporary'  
> fix like 'honda bond'.. are your absolutely sure that is where your  
> leak is? in just replacing my whole motor with rs2 turbo goodies &  
> more, I found a crack where my stromung goes from corrugated  
> wastegate flange to the weld meeting the main pipe. just be sure  
> youre getting the correct leak before you go through all that  
> work. ... but at that point it may be most prudent to R&R all the  
> gaskets if youre willing.
>
> BTW, I agree with blue loctite, the proper tq value with the proper  
> tools and think the bentley gives a pretty accurate statement on  
> belt tension.
>
> -brian
>
> On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Matthew Russell <skippertgore at gmail.com 
> > wrote:
> I tend to agree. Especially with the crank seal and the damper right
> there, never mind the oil sensor that on the LH side of the block
> (IIRC).
>
> Think I'll go with blue.
>
> Thank you for all the advice, guys.
>
> Anyone else feel like chiming in on the R&R of the exhaust gasket?
>
> Matt
>
> Mmmmmm...iPhone
>
>
> On Jun 2, 2009, at 10:17 AM, "Stott Hare" <stott at gwi.net> wrote:
>
> > I don't think I'd go so far as Loctite Red (which really require
> > heating to
> > release).  Using Blue and torqueing completely have been sufficient
> > for me
> > historically.  I have had the occasionally crank pulley bolt that
> > had to be
> > torched cherry red before it would come out (even with the proper
> > crank
> > locking tools and a 6'+ bar).  I never felt good about putting that
> > much
> > heat into that area, and so shy away from the red.
> >
> > -S
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> > [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of pcschulz at comcast.net
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 10:41 AM
> > To: Matthew Russell
> > Cc: audi list
> > Subject: Re: [s-cars] Three questions:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- "Matthew Russell" <skippertgore at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Hi everyone!
> >> Trying to get the new-to-me Avant running.
> >> 1- Did we ever come to a consensus on what RB means by "paste" on  
> the
> >> crank pulley bolt? Blue loctite?
> >
> >
> >
> > Red I believe
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> 2- Do I need to loosen all the exhaust and turbo bolts to replace a
> >> leaky turbo to manifold gasket? Bueller? Car has a Stromung gen IV.
> >> I'm guessing since the motor mounts are original, they may be a
> >> contributer to my leak.
> >
> >
> >
> > As been stated on this list before, make sure that the motor and
> > transmission mounts are in good shape, otherwise you'll never be
> > satisfied
> > with how the exhaust is hanging, oem or aftermarket.
> >
> > Sounds like the mount under the turbo at least should be replaced.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> 3- tensioning the timing belt.  The old belt seems QUITE loose to  
> me,
> >> and if the slack is taken out of the belt (by turning the motor
> >> clockwise via the cam pulley) I can twist the old belt quite easily
> >> 90
> >> degrees. It even has probably 1/2" or so of "freeplay" if moved  
> back
> >> and forth between the cam pulley and water pump pulley. Any  
> thoughts?
> >
> >
> >
> > Supposed to be tight and barely twistable by thumb and index finger
> > to 90
> > degrees...sounds too loose.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Peter
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> Matt
> >> Mmmmmm...iPhone
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