[urq] Intake Bits ...

[Bill Bennett]

INCORRECT. the slot is broken by a slob either swinging the screwdriver too
far side to side, or trying to adjust it without loosening the locknut, the
idle stop adjustment slot is intact when leaving the factory. PERIOD. Bill
PS at least for USA models. yeah another period, I was there when new URQ's
came to the dealers, sheet! I drove the first URQ in any color to Larry
Meyer's Porches and Awnings now know as Sunset Imports in Beaverton OR. Bill
PS yeah it was Gobi beige, and there was a blue 928 involved but that is
another story
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Haseltine" <jim_haseltine at ntlworld.com>
To: <urq at audifans.com>; <Louis-Alain_Richard at computerhorizons.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: [urq] Intake Bits ...


> The slot is snapped off these screws when the idle is set in the factory.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim Haseltine
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Louis-Alain_Richard at computerhorizons.com>
> To: <urq at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 3:01 PM
> Subject: RE: [urq] Intake Bits ...
>
>
> > Steve,
> >
> > I think Todd speaks of the idle stop screw, the one at the bottom and
the
> > back of the throttle body. You know the one that has no head, just a
slot
> > in the threads?  It is real fragile as both mine and Brady's were broken
> > when we tried to adjust it after a TB clean up.
> >
> > For what I saw, it's just a standard small metric fastener with the head
> > shaved. It will not be easy to recreate one, unless you have a dremel
tool
> > with a cutting disk. And a magnifier... Then you can just re-slot the
> > actual broken one in place, and try a second time.
> >
> > Louis-Alain
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
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