Re: 4kq 4000rpm cutout

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <347531A5.1AC7C9F6@poboxes.com> Gerard writes:

> > I had a similar problem with a 4ks which turned out to be a small filter
> > INSIDE the bolt that holds the fuel line to the FI metering head.  This
> > is supposed to be removed by the dealer after 1k miles or so and is
> > intended to catch material left over from the manufacturing process.
> > Mine had not been removed after 8 years and was very dirty.  I removed
> > it and the problem was gone.  Unfortunately this was after replacing all
> > four injectors at $60 ea., both fuel filters and temp. sending unit.
> 
> This filter, is it also on the 200T models? How does one check for
> it?

There are two fuel lines connecting the fuel injection system to the pump/tank 
at the rear of the car.  One is flow and one is return.  For this purpose, it 
doesn't matter which is which.  Follow them both to the side of the metering 
head.  If one doesn't go there, just follow the other.  If the bolt securing 
the line to the side of the head has a hexagonal head - you have one of these 
filters installed.  If the bolt has a round head with a 10mm Allen socket in it 
- you don't.
 
So far, this test has been conclusive.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club