Re: Need help fix Audi V8

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

Louis A. Mulieri wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, 17 Mar 1997, Seiji Yokoi wrote:
> 
> > 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
> >
>         Talk about global communication.  A wrap around the world
> garage.  Blows my mind!!!!
> 
> Berthann
> 1958 5000CSTQ

Dear Mr. Phil Payne

Yes, I feel that the Internet made the world smaller, and now Tokyo is just out 
skirt of London, and still within the busy M25 ????.

S.Yokoi