[V8] Pentosin Leak (Steven)

[Ed Kellock]

Actually I think I did use tie wraps, not duct tape.

If the leak at the pump is prolific enough and the speed driven was
high enough for a long enough period, the smoke could be coming from
the first exhaust manifild pipe which i just aft of the pump area.

Ed

On 2/2/07, Ingo Rautenberg <ingo.rautenberg at gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, I'll be doing the same investigation on the '93.  No smoke from
> the front end, however (at least not yet).
> Will be spraying everything down with brake cleaner first and then
> the paper towel trick per Ed's suggestion -- never thought of that -
> great idea, Ed!  I'll likely tie the paper towel down with zip-ties
> or baling wire.
>
> Then I can report back my findings as well.
>
> Best of luck.
>
> Ingo
>
> On Feb 2, 2007, at 2:59 PM, Bill Hitzler wrote:
>
> > Steven I sincerely hope you haven't aroused the Audi gods by saying
> > you've never had a leaking pump. You know how they can get.  But
> > seriously, big thanks to everybody. The input I've gotten from you
> > guys
> > will definitely help. Oh, by the way, the leak is such that when I
> > stop
> > the pentosin smoke comes up out of the grill and from around the hood
> > seams and wheel wells. Yep, nothing says "nice car" like clouds of
> > underhood smoke after you stop. Thanks, William
> >
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