Recall & Tools

["Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>]

> From: "Michael R. Douglas" <mrd@gte.net>
> 
> Attention All Audi Owners from 1985 to 1990:
> 
> I was contacted the other day via mail concerning a re-call concerning
> my Audi.  I spoke
> with a gentlemen about the re-call.  It seems Audi has found-out some
> problems with the oil in the transmission diffs.  I was told to bring my
> 1986 Audi 5000CS Turbo down asap for the re-call procedure.  


Anyone have specific information on the yeas and models covered?  I'm 
OK because my slush has been rebuilt and the mechanic re-filled the 
transaxle as well - all Amsoil from front to rear.  But others need 
the info...

In response to Jim's question, shields@tembel.org (Michael Shields) 
replied: 


> >         VW # 2079 - Wrench for R&R of front crankshaft bolt
> 
> You don't really need this one.  Use a hefty 27 mm socket, a breaker
> bar, and a length of pipe.  Calculate the torque using the basic
> physics of the lever arm.

Mike, I agree.   I used a 4-foot length of pile on a 
breaker bar and am happy that the bolt is MORE than tight 
enough.  A few extra pounds of torque on this bolt does 
not hurt a thing.  Apply about 85 pounds at the end of a 
4-foot pipe, and the bolt is torqued according to figures 
discussed on this list a few months ago.  

> >         VW # 2084 - Counter Holder for R&R of front pulley
> 
> Some people make do without this one too, but I wouldn't.  $65 new
> from Zelenda.

Again, agreed.  But don't buy it - rent it from Blaufergnugen in 
Wisconsin, one of the good Audi group vendors!
 

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