[V8] TB R&R procedure (for the 1000th time)

[Korn, Bob]

Try Chris at Force Five, good prices on parts and tool rental. Some people
have done without or made there own, I prefer to use the factory tools.  Do
you have a local Audi Club?  Another good source for information and tools.
I now know a couple of local mechanics that will let me borrow the tools for
my next change.  The factory manual does a decent job on the procedure, it
really is not that difficult, just time consuming.  Expect to spend 6-10
hours your first time, depending upon ability, tools, facility, etc.  

Bob


-----Original Message-----
From: jpb3 [mailto:jpb3wvu at frontiernet.net] 
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 4:11 PM
To: v8 at audifans.com
Subject: [V8] TB R&R procedure (for the 1000th time)


All,
Unfortunately I cannot access the archives for this info.  Tried downloading
Pine software to scan the Zipped Archive file someone graciously gave out a
while ago but could not get the program to open the file.  I have not
performed this procedure before on the V8, on other cars yes......but this
seems to be an entirely different beast.  Therefore I am asking if someone
who has BTDT for help.  I have the Factory manual on CD and printed out the
procedure from there but it seems like they broadly cover the procedure.  I
am looking for helpful hints and suggestions before I get in there.  If
someone has a good post saved I would greatly appreciate it if you could
repost it.  Being a longtime lurker and occasional poster I can sympathize
with the fact that this has been beaten to death on this board,
unfortunately I cannot get to those posts.  If someone knows when/if the
Archive will be available please let me know.  Thanks.

Also, I am attempting this procedure w/o the factory tools.  Are they really
necessary and if so, any good outfits that rent them?  I am contemplating
pulling the motor as the RMS needs replacing as well, will I need these
tools to perform TB job if the motor is on a stand?  TIA, John Burns


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