[urq] Intake Bits ...

[Buchholz, Steven]

There are a number of folks who have made a replacement hose by getting the
appropriate bits from Aircraft Spruce ... find the appropriate diameter
here:

	http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/scat.php

and then reuse the end pieces from the old hose and you've got a solution
for a lot less than Audi asks.  Perhaps someone with BTDT can post the info
to the knowledge base (see the bottom of every list post for a link).  

If you are talking about the screw in the throttle body ... yes, it is a
special screw.  I can't say I've ever heard of one freezing in place though.
There is a funky oval sectioned o-ring which seals the screw against the TB
... when this o-ring hardens the screw tends to self adjust.  I've found a
little high temp wheel grease on the threads provides a good seal and keeps
the screw from getting rattled around ... if your part is seized you may
want to pull the throttle body to see if you can't get some penetrant in
there to loosen it up ...

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)
> 
> Replacing old hoses on my 84 urq. The flex hose that
> connects to the mixture control unit{metal dome vs.
> rubber honeycomb on my 4ksq}needs replaced. Dealer
> wants $250 Blau can backorder for $170 {4 weeks}. I've
> ordered a flex hose from Carquest {2"1/2 by 11"} Does
> anyone have a better option? Also my idle screw is
> stuck and the lips have been partially broken{And no
> I'm not the culprit, this time anyway}. Is this a
> special screw or can I use an easy out and just
> replace? Thanks for all the help, Todd