[s-cars] Willie Bean Tach Issues

Wed Jun 29 13:10:42 PDT 2011

Willie Bean, Please keep us updated if you find anything out about the tach.
I have the same problem myself. I pulled the cluster and did a visual but
everything seemed to be ok so i'm not 100% on where to go from there

Thanks, Chris

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>   1. Re:  Driveshaft Torque Specs (Tom Green)
>   2. Re:  Drivetrain R&R finishing up ?'s (Tom Green)
>   3.  ....And now it's back (was Why did my tach just die) (Wylie Bean)
>   4.  Why did my tach just die? (Wylie Bean)
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> Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:40:32 -0400
> From: Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net>
> To: s-car list <s-car-list at audifans.com>, jim at almgt.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Driveshaft Torque Specs
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> Jim,
>
> Those are only M8 bolts on mine.  33 lb-ft.  If you are re-using the
> bolts make sure to thoroughly clean them and use a
> dab of medium threadlocker.
>
> Tom '95 S6
>          '95.5 S6 avant
> Knoxville, TN
>
> On Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at 12:03 PM, "Jim Fleischer"
> <jim at almgt.com>  wrote:
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> > Hey guys,
> >
> > Can someone confirm the Torque specs for the drivetrain bolts?  I
> > have read somewhere that it is 41 lbs/ft.  LMK.  Thanks!
> >
> > Jim
> > urs6 avant
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> Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:57:44 -0400
> From: Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net>
> To: s-car list <s-car-list at audifans.com>, jim at almgt.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Drivetrain R&R finishing up ?'s
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>  Jim,
>
> The Bentley procedure is to loosen the nut until both levers on the
> calipers just rest on the stops, then tighten the nut until the levers
> lift off both stops, then back off two turns.  Check that both levers
> rest on the stops by pushing with a screwdriver checking that the
> opposite side does not lift.  In other words as tight as the cables
> can be to still allow the brakes to fully release.  That means you
> have to make sure the rear brake pads are correctly adjusted.  The
> cables will not stretch so Cody's 3 clicks is about right IMHO.
>
> Tom '95 S6
>          '95.5 S6 avant
> Knoxville, TN
>
> On Monday Jun 27, 2011, at 14:57 PM, "Jim Fleischer" <jim at almgt.com>
> wrote:
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> > Hey guys,
> >
> > So, I've got an airplane mechanic buddy of mine pressing out the old
> > CV and will bang the new one on, and regrease both sides for me for
> > reinstall.  I have replaced the parking brake cables, and now works
> > nice and smooth.  Couple of quick questions before I start putting
> > stuff back together......
> >
> > How tight should the parking brake be adjusted?  Wondering just how
> > much stretch will go on with the new cables......I have it set at 6
> > "clicks" of the handbrake lever before it won't go anymore without
> > excessive force.  That okay or should I tighten/loosen up a touch
> > more.  There is no slack currently.
> >
> > Is there anything else I should do or check on before I start
> > putting everything back on?  Really itching to get this back together.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jim Fleischer
> > '95 urs6 avant
>
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> Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:52:54 +0000
> From: "Wylie Bean" <theringmeister at triad.rr.com>
> To: "S-CAR list" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] ....And now it's back (was Why did my tach just die)
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> ...Must be a loose connection behind the cluster.... Yay, I guess I get to
> pull it and investigate.
> Wylie Bean
> 90 cq
> 91 90q20v
> 92 UrS4
> 08 Q7
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> Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:48:49 +0000
> From: "Wylie Bean" <theringmeister at triad.rr.com>
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> It was working this morning.
> Wylie Bean
> 90 cq
> 91 90q20v
> 92 UrS4
> 08 Q7
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