Replacement of idle stabiliser Y-joint hose...

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

In message <348D4411.F13D3567@poboxes.com> Gerard writes:

> The Y-joint of the idle stabiliser valve that goes into the valve
> cover of my 1990 200T is torn and I need to replace it. I would
> just like to know if VW/Audi are the only manufacturers of the
> piping or can I simply take the car to a NAPA joint or rubber
> hosing joint and have them replace the Y-joint of the piping?

I'd stick with Audi.  That hose has to withstand some petrochemical abuse.

> Is it normal for the line running from this Y-joint down to exhaust
> side of the engine to be rather flat or is it to be perfectly
> round and hard for optimum effectiveness? Should I also then
> be replacing the entire piping?

If they're soft and sticky, replace them.  

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