Re: Need help fix Audi V8

[Seiji Yokoi <yokoi@ja2.so-net.or.jp>]

Phil Payne wrote:
> 
> In message <3328AD1B.37F0@ja2.so-net.or.jp> Seiji Yokoi writes:
> 
> > I own an Audi Quattro V8 4.2-litter (left hand drive), which is 4 years old but
> > runs only (20,000 Km)and suffering following problems, and I need a help to fix
> > these problems.
> >
> > 1.  When driving on a little bumpy road, I can hear a rattling noise around left
> > rear around wheel housing.  I have checked exhaust muffler, and left rear
> > suspension, however noting seems to be loosen, or fix improperly fix.
> 
> I suggest you look at the rear brake caliper mounting bolts.
> 
> Try the following test - ask a friend to stand by the car and listen close to
> where the noise is coming from.
> 
> Start the car moving forward very gently, and brake to a stop.  2 to 3 mph
> will do.  Then drive it backwards and brake.  If the carrier bolts are worn,
> your friend (and perhaps even you) will hear a sharp "click" from the brakes.
> 
> --
>  Phil Payne
>  phil@sievers.com
>  Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club



Dear Mr. Phil Payne



Thanks for the good suggestion, I was trying to check the break caliper fixing 
bolts , as per your suggestion,  however the weather in Tokyo in the last week end 
was very bad (wet, dump, windy) so that I could not do it ,I will test it in  the 
coming week end.  

Any how thanks for your useful suggestion, and adivse the result. 


rgds

s.yokoi
yokoi@ja2.so-net.or.jp