[urq] 10V FWIW dept

[Maurits Jonkergouw]

>Just a FWIW to all the 10V-ers out there (probably would work just as well 
>for all other motors depending on the stock weight of the OE flywheel).
>I just completed the engine swap on my newly acquired URQ (to replace the 
>wrecked one), and in the process had a local machine/balancing shop lighten the 
>flywheel. He took off as much material as he thought he dared which  resulted
>in a 10 pound reduction from 26 down to 16 pound final  weight.
>The seat of the pants results are in and I feel it was well worth the  $90
>cost. Throttle response is much better, and drive-ability improved. The car 
>overall just feels much quicker. I was originally concerned about standing  start
>problems (read stalling issues), but it actually seems better if any  change
>at all.
>Highly recommended.

Why did Audi not think of that? There must be a reason the kept it at 26 pounds imho. (perhaps the extra weight decreased deceleration running up hills?).

> 
>On a side note, as I recall the "turkey gobble" water pump noise on the 10 
>valves is a result of the belt being too tight. Can anyone with a better memory
> than mine confirm?

Not quit similar, but I just replaced the belt for the PS pump on my FWD Coupe GT, 'cause it started "gobbling" too. Always thought it was a shot bearing, but it turned out just a worn belt... (easy trick to identify the worn suspect is to spray "belt-dressing" on it).

> 
>Dennis
>Denver

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Regards,
Maurits
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'86 quattro GV (WR)
'85 coupé KV
'82 coupé DD
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