[urq] Re: 81 UrQ in need of turbo replacement

[tom winter]

Mike - replaced the turbo on a 5000cs a ('86). It's pretty straightforward
on that car. You'll have to remove the head, timing belt etc. I'd never done
that much work on a vehicle before, and it took me three weekends. One to
take it all apart, the second to scavenge junkyards (the manifold was
cracked and I needed some other parts) and the third to put it all back
together again.

I screwed up on tightening the bolts that hold the tin on the timing belt
(didn't know that they could leak tons of oil if not tightened correctly,
thanks list!), but everything seems fine now. The turbo I got from a place
in Golden, Colorado that specializes in turbos, it cost $700 new. I can get
their info for you if you want.

Of course, this job was done on a 5000, not a UrQ.

Good luck!

Tom
1986 5000csqa
1989 100q

on 3/3/04 1:02 AM, JagerBond at aol.com at JagerBond at aol.com wrote:

> Hey list,
> I've never had the pleasure of replacing an Audi turbo before, and welcome
> any BTDT and or tips.  How big of a project is it?
> 
> Mike Bond
> 5Qs
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