Re: 4KSQ:Basic Service Questions

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In a message dated 95-12-11 12:59:23 EST, MENGEBR.SVC@pc.Trimble.COM (Mark
Engebretson) writes:

>A few months ago I purchased a '85 4KSQ.  I am heading out on a winter 
>trip for the holidays and have a few basic questions on routine services.

Congrats on an excellent purchase decision!  :)

>1.  Does anyone have a procedure for changing the air filter?  I am 
>fairly mechanically adept but an always cautious around fuel injection 
>systems, especially when they work.  What exactly needs to be 
>disconnected in order to get into the airbox?

Just the airbox clips and the electrical connections at the fuel distributor.
With a little wrangling, she'll tilt up enough to clear the bodywork lip by
the headlight. No need to mess with the fuel lines, they'll flex enough to
allow access.

>2.  What size hex driver is needed to open the fill hole on the 
>transmission (manual) and rear differential?  Is this a standard size or 
>a special Audi tool?
 
Just a commonplace 17mm hex, Sears will do the trick....

>3. There seems to be an oil leak coming from the right side of the motor. 
 > However, it only leaks just after the motor has been shut off.  Due to 
>the positioning of the motor, it is very difficult to see the right side, 
>but the leak is definitely above the oil filter.  I am betting that it is 
>simply the valve cover gasket which I will replace this weekend.  Is 
>there anything mounted on the right side that is particularly suspect to 
>this sort of leak?

Start with the VC gasket, it'll first leak on that side simply because it's
the lower side. I'd clean off the block and run it for a week and recheck for
any other leaks.

Regards,
-Chris Semple
'87 4000q