Re: quattro-digest V4 #2133

["Barry" <barry@oladvantage.com>]

David,

Fixed that on my '86 4000Q about six months ago.. My local machanic fixed it using a mig welder. He also added some metal
to prevent it from happening again. On high mileage (+200k) Audis the firewall just gets "work hardened" and cracks.

It cost me two hours labor, plus I had the Master cylinder replaced at the same time (it was leaking).

If you live anywhere near Southern New Hampshire, Stevens Auto Service in Derry, NH did the job.


Barry

'86 4000 Quatro

> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 11:26:06 -1000
> From: David Thoresen <j>
> Subject: Cracks in firewall at clutch '85 4KQ
>
> On my '85 4kq the firewall is cracking where the master cylinder is
> coming through
> from my clutch.  Every time I push the clutch down the crack will move
> about 1/4"
> out to the engine.  And the crack is getting bigger, it has gotten to
> the point where it
> almost completely circles the master cylinder...
>
> Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?

>
> Thank You!
> David Thoresen