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> quattro-digest Saturday, March 27 1999 Volume 04 : Number 3720
>
> *
> * Welcome to the digest version of the quattro list.
> * See the end of the digest for unsubscribe info.
> * In this issue:
> Re: Max Boost/HP? 87 5kcstq
> Shift bushings and short shift.
> Re: Max Boost/HP? 87 5kcstq
> Re: First wave to other Audi driver
> Re: First wave to other Audi driver
> FS: 1991 200tq 20v sedan
> Un$ubbed
> FS: '93 S4 in Phoenix, Arizona...
> automatic to 5 speed
> RE: Red dash gone?
> Re: Mack(Clair) and Linda(Carlson)
> Re: Mack(Clair) and Linda(Carlson)
> WTB Front Valence/Bumber Cover for B3 90q
> Re: quattro-digest V4 #3718
> distributor dumpster diving
> Re: Humor from an old Autoweek
> Re: First wave to other Audi driver
> More Bypass Valve stuff
> Re: First wave to other Audi driver
> Advice on Chip Upgrade for Ur-Q
> Looking for 87 Coupe GT Trim
> Re: Ur-q: Daily Driver? Winter use?
> My ur-Q is feeling much better
> Camaraderie '99
> 83 GT coupe
> Redline oil, continued
> Power antenna
> cpe headlight frame needed
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 10:46:24 EST
> From: PlyBoyDoct@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Max Boost/HP? 87 5kcstq
>
> Is this a Blow out valve? I always wonder if these even worked for a
> Automactic car. I know that inbetween gear it releases the pressure but what
> about Auto??
>
> Jason C
> Audi 200t10v
> Redmond WA
>
> In a message dated 3/26/99 8:45:21 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> Mike.Sylvester@aptis.com writes:
>
> << Only pressure above 30psi gets dumped.
> Once the pressure comes back down to 30psi the valve is closed.
> I would think that the metering system has clipped out at 30psi anyway. >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 10:36:21 -0500
> From: Otto M Bartsch <obartsch@juno.com>
> Subject: Shift bushings and short shift.
>
> The car: 85 4ksq
>
> The problem: _very_ sloppy shifiting and occassional problems getting
> into fifth with reverse being more often problematic (but reverse
> lock-out still works).
>
> Does anyone know where I can get a kit to rebuild the shifter? I would
> like one that has all the bushings etc I need to replace, but in the
> alternative, what parts do I need to get to do this? Also, does anyone
> make a short throw shift kit for these cars? I have a 50% reduction in my
> GTI. Compared to that it seems like I have to reach into the back seat to
> get the next gear! Thanks.
>
> otto
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 10:49:54 EST
> From: PlyBoyDoct@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Max Boost/HP? 87 5kcstq
>
> How do I go about doing this?? Any diagrams??
>
> Jason C
> Audi 200t10v
> Redmond WA
>
> In a message dated 3/26/99 11:10:10 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> phen9461@uidaho.edu writes:
>
> << Ahh yes. When the Throttle Plate slams shut there is a massive
> Pressure Spike between the Turbo and TP as you said. This is one reason
> that a Pop-Off Valve at the Michlin Man Hose location (takes a different
> hose) is so helpful. And if you use the 20v system or similar you can
> route the pressure back to pre-turbo to keep it spooled up during shifts.
> :-)
> >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:05:04 EST
> From: PlyBoyDoct@aol.com
> Subject: Re: First wave to other Audi driver
>
> I don't think that people in A4 realize what comes with this car. It a
> feeling of being in a family. Everyone who is driving a Audi(older) will know
> that. There is SO many A4 on the streets these days(Seattle) that if you
> waved at them, they will almost try to avoid you, thinking that your some
> crazy man that is trying to hit on them. After all, they don't know that your
> waving to them because of there Audis.
> JMO
>
> Jason C
> Audi 200t10v
> Redmond WA
>
> In a message dated 3/26/99 2:08:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, kris.baca@nwa.com
> writes:
>
> << What's the deal with the A4ers anyway?? I've always waved to any Audi I
> see (i have a 99 A6q) and only been snubbed by the A4 drivers and one 50
> year old guy in a bigger, older S model. I figured he was just going
> through a midlife crisis or something so I cut him some slack, but the
> rest?? Whatever happened to minnesota nice?? Has the A4 replaced the
> BMW 3 series as the "look at me in this baby! I'm too cool to notice
> you" car?? I even had a 99 A8 wave back 2 days ago! >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 08:11:07 -0800
> From: Wolff <quattro200@earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: First wave to other Audi driver
>
> HEHE. Actually, I did that once when I saw a local S-4. The owner turned
> out to be a day trader. He invited me to watch him trade one day. Pretty
> scary stuff.
> I have seen a grey 5000cstq driving in Watsonville with beautiful BBS
> wheeels. Unfortuneatle he's got no lug bolt caps on the lugs. Next time
> I see him, I'm going to "run him down" and give him the part number for
> the grey colored caps.
> Wolff
>
> Geoff Jenkins wrote:
> >
> > The only Audi driver who ever waved to me not only waved, but did a U-turn
> > and followed me across town! He was a Q-club member, and he'd seen the
> > S-badge, but had never seen an S4 in the flesh.
> >
> > Geoff
> > '94 S4
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:20:45 EST
> From: Jpinkowish@aol.com
> Subject: FS: 1991 200tq 20v sedan
>
> The following appeared in the Sat. 3/27 Hartford(CT USA) Courant:
>
> "Audi 200 TQ 20V sedan, '91, blue/gray, all service done, exc. car, all opts.
> + extras. $11,895US. Phone: 860/673-6780." No mileage or other details
> listed.
>
> The "673" exchange is Farmington, CT, one of central CT's nicest communities.
>
> The usual disclaimers. Not my car, but it could be yours.
>
> Please e-mail me if you'd like me to look at it, or to suggest a shop to check
> it over.
>
> Jan Pinkowish
> '85 4ksq
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:22:49 -0800
> From: "Brandon Hull" <brandon@cardinalventures.com>
> Subject: Un$ubbed
>
> I'm un$ubscribed until end of first week of April.
> Brandon Hull
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:28:03 EST
> From: JustaxPHX@aol.com
> Subject: FS: '93 S4 in Phoenix, Arizona...
>
> Spotted in this morning's Arizona Republic...
>
> "1993 Audi S4 Quatro (sic), pearl wht, lthr spts seats, 70k mi, 5spd, prem
> alloys $23,466. Route 66 Motor Corp., (602) 668-0016"
>
> If anyone is seriously interested in this car, I'll be happy to take a look at
> it and/or arrange for an independent inspection by a local Audi specialist.
>
> JG
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:43:38
> From: Mike Arman <armanmik@n-jcenter.com>
> Subject: automatic to 5 speed
>
> >> PlyBoyDoct@aol.com
> >Subject: Seattle Area Listers!
> >
> >I am wondering if someone in the Seattle Area who has good knowledge on
> >"Converting" a 3spd tranny to a 5 speed. No one from ANY shop want to tactle
> >this and I really can't stand the 3 speed anymore. Of course I would pay
> cash
> >and free beer too....=) Please E-Mail me privately, thanks!
> >
> >Jason C
> >89 Audi 200t10v
>
> Jason, my good buddy fellow Audi driver, you'll need a lot of cash and a
> LOT of beer to do this conversion . . .
>
> Along with the obvious things like a good five speed transmission, the
> clutch, flywheel, the clutch master and slave cylinders and the plumbing
> thereto (just finished a lease for someone, had a couple of "theretos" and
> "hereinafters" left over), you also need the shift linkage which is a
> blizzard of arcane part numbers, the clutch pedal and clutch pedal carrier
> assembly with overcenter spring, both drive shafts (std & automatic are
> different lengths), you *may* even need a crankshaft if the 89's isn't
> drilled for a needle bearing, the center console, and a raft of nuts,
> bolts, hoses, and multiple sundry microscopic expensive other bits.
> (Including brake cylinder reservoir - clutch gets its fluid there.)
>
> Having said that, this is not an impossible conversion if you have a
> wrecked 89 turbo but not quattro 5 speed to work from, and these tend not
> to be terribly expensive. You'll need the parts car because if you try this
> going to a junkyard it is an even bet as to whether you or your wallet will
> expire first. If you try this by going to the dealer, I suggest you take
> the national treasury of Bulgaria with you as a down payment.
>
> How about if you fix yours right, and then trade it and maybe some cash to
> your date who wanted an automatic anyway?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Arman
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 12:03:53 -0500 (EST)
> From: rmruss@pangea.ca (Ron Mruss)
> Subject: RE: Red dash gone?
>
> Perhaps I'm missing something here, but is the red dash lighting on the
> newer Audi's you're referring to here any differen't in principle than the
> red dash lighting they've been using for years (at least as far back as '84
> for the type 44)? My recollection is that older WMB's also had this type of
> lighting, has this changed recently?
>
> I'm surprised to hear that magazines have been slagging this type of
> lighting. I remember reading something in Car and Driver years back which
> praised red dash illumination and lamented the fact that all cars didn't
> have the same type of dash lighting, because it is the least harmful to
> night vision.
>
> Sorry for the WOB, but if this is actually true it would appear that "Team
> Doorhandle" is now in charge of dash design as well.
>
> Jeff Mruss
> '84 5KS
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 12:23:22 -0400
> From: Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>
> Subject: Re: Mack(Clair) and Linda(Carlson)
>
> >Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 13:27:36 -0800
> >From: "Frank J. Bauer" <frankbauer@thevine.net>
> >Subject:
> >
> >At 08:12 AM 3/26/99 -0500, Mike Larosa wrote:
> >>Mack is at 1-800-354-5100 Clair Audi, Boston,
> >>Linda 800-523-2408 Carlson Audi, CA
> >>No I'm not getting anything for the refferal, jut happy to have found
> >>somebody willing to go through fiche for 10-15 minutes trying to find
> >>the correct visor for my car.
> >
> >you must be referring to the clair dude here because i can't imagine linda
> >doing that!
> >
> >frank
>
> When I ordered a pilot bearing from Carlsen last month, I was very
> concerned about the part being right (no margin for error in my repair
> situation at that time). When I asked Linda "Are you _sure_ this p/n is the
> special pilot bearing for the 20V 3B engine?", Linda said, "Hold on a
> minute, I'll go get one to look at."
>
> She returned to the phone 3 or 4 minutes later, saying, "I've got one in my
> hands. Here's what it looks like, etc., etc...." It arrived 24 hrs later
> and was installed.
>
> Frank, it just takes a little special approach with assertive, in-your-face
> women. :)
>
> God, I hope Linda isn't listening (Love ya, sweetheart).
>
> Phil Rose Rochester, NY
> '91 200q mailto:pjrose@servtech.com
> '89 100
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 12:40:32 -0500
> From: Dave Head <dhead@sundial.sundial.net>
> Subject: Re: Mack(Clair) and Linda(Carlson)
>
> At 12:23 PM 3/27/99 -0400, you wrote:
> >
> >Frank, it just takes a little special approach with assertive, in-your-face
> >women. :)
> >
> >God, I hope Linda isn't listening (Love ya, sweetheart).
> >
> Maybe its time to send her flowers again...
> ********************************AUDI FAN*********************************
> EMCM(SW) - retirement 30 Apr... Dave Head
> 87 5KCStq 249K miles - fer sale, durned good price
> 89 200q 184K miles - cleanup in progress
> qcusa #3442 Oviedo, Florida
> If my email bounces, use dave.head@pyxiscorp.com
> ***************************************************************************
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 21:39:06 -0500
> From: "Smith, Kirby A" <kirby.a.smith@lmco.com>
> Subject: WTB Front Valence/Bumber Cover for B3 90q
>
> Audiites:
>
> I know this is a long shot, but if any of you have a front valence/bumper
> cover that will fit a 1988 90q that you want to sell, I would appreciate
> learning of it. Yesterday my wife ravaged the one on her car, and I don't
> want ot overlook any possibility for obtaining one at less cost than new.
>
> TIA
>
> .... Kirby (Kirby A. Smith)
> 2 x 1988 90q
> New Hampshire USA
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 12:48:36 EST
> From: JOYJEX@aol.com
> Subject: Re: quattro-digest V4 #3718
>
> Hi Listers,
>
> How do I check to see what is draining my battery on my '86 4kcsq? The
> battery and alternator have been replaced recently.
>
> THANKS,
>
> SHELTON
> joyjex@aol.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 13:33:56
> From: Mike Arman <armanmik@n-jcenter.com>
> Subject: distributor dumpster diving
>
> Who knows what lurks in the back room of your favorite marque's importer . . .
>
> Many years ago, when I ran the warranty department for Max Hoffman, who
> imported BMW cars east of the big muddy, he decreed a giant warehouse
> cleanout. All kinds of absolute TREASURES went directly into the dumpsters
> - - we were instructed to destroy, smash using hammers, (among *lots* of
> other stuff) several hundred brand new headlight assemblies for BMW 501,
> 502, and even 507 cars - (If they had any idea what they would be worth now
> . . .) - heartbreaking.
>
> I did manage to rescue a 503 tool kit, complete, brand new, and it now
> lives in the trunk of my type 44, and a pair of brand new complete tailight
> assemblies, chrome and lenses, matched set, for a pre-war BMW type 328
> roadster - total unobtanium. They went to someone who was restoring one and
> who had quite literally scoured the world unsuccessfully until I came along.
>
> The horror. The horror.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Arman
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 14:32:56 -0500
> From: harrison sapir <hsapir@earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: Humor from an old Autoweek
>
> Reminds me of an old Motor-Something or another magazine that I found at my
> fathers house. There was an article titled "The Unit Construction Hoax" It
> was written in the fifties when all cars had big heavy frames.
>
> harrison
>
> Dwight Varnes wrote:
>
> > I received a box of 80's Autoweeks as a gift recently, and have been
> > making my way through them, reliving my past and laughing at what was at
> > one point the exciting future. The following is the official passage
> > regarding Audi's new brake system (the much-loved UFOs):
> >
> > "Audi's V8 powered 300 will sport an elegant and clever new front brake
> > design. Audi found brake systems now in use inadequate for the car,
> > especially in the planned 400+hp, twin turbo version of its new 3.6
> > liter V8. The problem: insufficient swept area, the disc area contacted
> > by the pads in a full revolution of the rotor. To get enough swept area
> > for the anticipated power, wight and speed, the 300s wheels needed to be
> > 18" in diameter, far larger than can fit to the car. The solution? Audi
> > engineers devised a brake disc only .25" less in diameter than the inner
> > race of a 16" wheel, by means of a metal 'spider' welded onto the outer
> > edge of the 1.25" thick rotor. The wheel bolts to the spider. With the
> > hub out of the way, the caliper clasps the rotor from inside."
> >
> > Ahh yes. An ingenious solution. One wonders if they ever tested the damn
> > things after they designed 'em.
> > --
> > "Life is too short to drive boring cars."
> >
> > Dwight Varnes, insurance appraiser and car nut
> > 1970 124 Spider (restored, mostly)
> > 1986 Audi Coupe GT (bigger engine at machine shop)
> > 1989 VW Jetta GLI 16v (the wife's ride, needs restored)
> > 1984 Nissan 4x4 Pickup (rust never sleeps)
> > 1965 Buick Skylark conv. (more fun than you'd think)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:58:11 -0800 (PST)
> From: ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)
> Subject: Re: First wave to other Audi driver
>
> PlyBoyDoct@aol.com writes:
> > I don't think that people in A4 realize what comes with this car. It a
> > feeling of being in a family.
>
> Hey, that is one big gross generalization...
>
> - -Ti
> 96 A4 2.8 quattro
> 84 5000S 2.1 turbo
> 80 4000 2.0
> - --
> /// Ti Kan Vorsprung durch Technik
> /// AMB Research Laboratories, Sunnyvale, CA. USA
> /// ti@amb.org
> ////// http://metalab.unc.edu/tkan/
> ///
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:50:03 -0800
> From: "Scott Mo." <scottmo@teleport.com>
> Subject: More Bypass Valve stuff
>
> >Scott Justusson said:
> >I measured several valves at my shop a while ago. The valve with upper
> >connection open to atmosphere (sea level) it will crack open at 6psi. >The sport quattro valve will crack at ~7-8psi. The sport quattro valve >uses a slightly stiffer spring and has a thicker diaphram. It also >costs almost twice as much as the stock 20vt.
>
> That jives with the two bypass valves I took apart, one from the Porsche
> 944T and one from a 1991 200TQ 20V. Both valves are identical except for
> the diaphragms, I was wrong about my previous comment that the 944T BP
> valve spring was different. Both springs are identical and provide about
> 6-7 lbs of force against the diaphragm. The Audi diaphragm is the same
> size, but has the round metal plate riveted on both sides in the center
> of the diaphragm as Scott J. has commented about before.
>
> The 944T diaphragm has no metal in the center of the diaphragm, it just
> has the rubber, but one thing I did notice, is there is a hole through
> the back plastic support which apparently adds some pressure between the
> plastic support and rubber to help seat the diaphragm.
>
> Bench tests I did on a new replacement bypass valve for the Audi S4/S6
> (034 145 710C) where I applied boost pressure to the small vacuum/boost
> fitting on the bypass valve, and applied the same pressure to the turbo
> exit side, indicated that the valve would not open even with 2.7 bar
> absolute (~24.5psi gauge) applied.
>
> Because there is always a slightly lower pressure in the intake
> manifold, compared to the pressure exiting the turbo, I always assumed
> the spring was in the bypass valve to return the valve to the closed
> position, and to help keep the diaphragm closed even when there is the
> pressure differential. Pressure losses through the dual pass 5kTQ
> intercooler and throttle valve drop at least a couple of psi at 14psi if
> I remember correctly.
>
> If you take the bypass valve apart, you will find that the area of the
> diaphragm which connects to the intake manifold (vacuum/boost) is about
> 2.3 square inches, the area of the diaphragm which connects to the turbo
> exit (pressure) side is only 1.2 square inches once you subtract the
> center area of the opening. Pressure from the intake manifold that is
> applied to the diaphragm "should" always win and keep the diaphragm
> closed:
>
> For example, 14psi intake manifold pressure times 2.32 square inches
> equals 32.5 lbs force, plus the spring pressure of 6lbs equals a total
> 38.5 lbs holding the bypass valve diaphragm closed, versus the turbo
> exit side with lets say, 16 psi times 1.2 square inches equals 19.2 lbs.
>
> There is also some additional help to keep the diaphram closed from the
> side of the valve opening which connects to the turbo inlet (slight
> vacuum) which is 0.57 square inches. It appears from the above numbers
> that the size of the diaphragm that receives intake manifold pressure,
> is more important than the spring tension to keep the valve closed under
> boost.
>
> The dynamic behavior of this valve is likely more complicated because of
> the difference or time delay in pressure rise between the turbo exit and
> the intake manifold, but it does give some insight to how this valve
> "should" work.
>
> I have a diagram on my web site which illustrates the Bypass valve
> installation from the 1991 200TQ 20V and shows the pressure applied to
> the relative areas described above.
>
> http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/turbo.html#bypass
>
> If that doesn't work, try my old URL at
> http://www.teleport.com/~scottmo/turbo.html#bypass
>
> HTH
> Scott Mockry
> scottmo@teleport.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 15:32:36 -0500
> From: Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>
> Subject: Re: First wave to other Audi driver
>
> > > I don't think that people in A4 realize what comes with this car. It a
> > > feeling of being in a family.
> >
> > Hey, that is one big gross generalization...
>
> recently I've taken to waving at anything with 4 rings on it... I must
> have to polish mine or something 'cause no one waves back. (maybe
> they're just embarrassed to be thought of as "family" to my multicolored
> whatizit...)
>
> That said, a guy just stopped by today when I waved at him driving by in
> his roommates 4 cyl 4kcs. Not a bad looking car, said he bought it for
> $1k, about 200k on the clock. worn tan leather on black.
>
> - --
> Huw Powell
>
> http://www.thebook.com/human-speakers
>
> 82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
> http://www.nh.ultranet.com/~human
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 15:35:30 -0500
> From: "John Corbishley" <gtr1@traverse.com>
> Subject: Advice on Chip Upgrade for Ur-Q
>
> Some time ago I talked with Ned, who recommended that I upgrade my computer
> to what I guess is that of an MC engine (1986 5KT or q or later), as well as
> the matching harness and, if my memory is correct, the fuel distributor.
> This was for my '83.
>
> Does this advice hold true for the '85 as well?
>
> If so, does this mean that I would be wasting my money by upgrading the
> stock computer on the '85.
>
> I know that there is a lot of practical experience out there, and would
> really appreciate any input.
>
> TIA
>
> John Corbs
> Traverse City, MI
> '83 & '85 Ur-qs (for my sins)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 15:57:42 -0500
> From: "Brian Raymond" <padrino121@email.com>
> Subject: Looking for 87 Coupe GT Trim
>
> I am looking for the strip on the back trunk that says "Coupe" on it, my
> local dealer wants $500 for the whole back plate. Also I am looking for the
> front piece of the passenger side trim on the bottom of car (plastic). If
> you know where I could get any of these, used or new please reply..
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian Raymond
> 87 Coupe GT
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 21:52:48 -0000
> From: "Jim Haseltine" <Jim@ur-q.freeserve.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: Ur-q: Daily Driver? Winter use?
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Williams <urquattro@surfree.com>
>
> >so far all i have had to fix on the car was...lets
> >see...one hose on the coolant system....and i think thats it so
> >far....some things that i bought the car with had to be changed ,and i
> >dont count the engine swap, but so far, its been great...
> Oh dear....
>
> >This also includes a long day of hard driving at thunderhill in january
> >as well...lots of time on the track, and no failure due to that...not
> >bad....
> Oh dear, oh dear.......
>
> >knock on alot of wood of course...
> It aint gonna work.....
>
> Tempting fate I think....
>
> Jim Haseltine
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:55:35 -0500
> From: "Douglas Hurst Quebbeman" <dougq@iglou.com>
> Subject: My ur-Q is feeling much better
>
> Good afternoon, listers!
>
> After dealing with bad weather, paranoia, and incompetent and/or thieving
> mechanics, I've got the ur-Q running as well as when I bought it.
>
> Thanks again, most notably to Steve Buscholtz, Robert Houk and Phil Payne
> for their assistance.
>
> Along with the bad running and backfiring, not getting a reading from the
> duty cycle port was my primary symptom. I traced wiring, pulled out the
> fuse/relay panel to find most suggested mods had already been done and
> were sorely needed when whoever did them did them. Finally, about 10 minutes
> before Marty Liggins pulled up to the house, I noticed that the connector
> to the OXS Frequency Valve had fallen off due to lack of a retaining spring
> thingy. Slipped it back on to find an instant change in the engine's sound.
> Revving the engine no longer produces backfires. I haven't had the nerve to
> drive it with a license plate yet, but may.
>
> I guess the next step is to take it for another emissions inspection, get it
> flunked, and then go from there.
>
> However (and here's my question), the knocking noise I'v been hearing is
> much louder when you're under the engine, sounds like it's coming from the
> crankcase for sure.
>
> I've had several offers for engines/ heads, blocks, etc. But before I go through
> that much work for meeting the simple goal of making the car legal to drive,
> I want to ask about a shortcut.
>
> It used to be possible with many enginesto remove the oil pan, loosen the main
> bearing caps a bit, and drop the crank just far enough to slip a set of bearings
> in. I realize it's more likely that I'm hearing a rod bearing, and not a main,
> but if I have to pull the head in order to slip the pistons and rods out through
> the top, then I might as well replace the mains as well.
>
> They even used to make a small tool sort of shaped like a bearing shell which you
> slipped in there and it rotated the old bearing out.
>
> Does anyone know if it's possible to do this with an I5, specifically the WX engine?
>
> More questions coming soon... -doug q
>
> - --
> - -Douglas Hurst Quebbeman (dougq@iglou.com) [Call me "Doug"]
> QuattroClub USA# 4536 Audi International # 100024
> 74 100LS Auto, 77 100LS Auto, 84 Coupe GT
> 83 ur-Q, 86 5Kcstq QLCC 1.8bar
> "The large print giveth, and the small print taketh away." -Tom Waits
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 18:09:39 -0500
> From: "Douglas Hurst Quebbeman" <dougq@iglou.com>
> Subject: Camaraderie '99
>
> I just spent the last couple of hours swapping quattto-thought and generally getting
> to know Marty Liggins, who was passing through while on his way back to Bucksnort.
> Marty had not yet seen an ur-Q in the flesh, and wanted to check out mine. Although
> I couldn't offer him a ride (I had just gotten the car running well again 10 minutes
> before his arrival, but the car is not legal and I live very, very close to the local
> police station), but he sat in it and poked his heard around it for a while, and I
> do believe he's going to catch the bug.
>
> I was impressed with his '87 5ktq, in great shape for 240k miles. I like the black
> metallic paint, even though he says it's not original. While we were out front of
> the house, a dark/dark blue 87 5kt drove by, a local neighbor who has not returned
> my waves. We briefly lamented on the dearth of camaraderie amongst Audi owners outside
> the Q-List and its members. I was reminded of my meeting with Bob Myers, Osman Parvez,
> Ed Kellock, Brendan Rudack, and Jim Griffin last year, as well as with the Hoosier Quattro
> Junta, who seem to have dissolved subsequent to my failure to attend our last
> meeting.
>
> Hopefully, before I run out of money, I'll get the 5ktq roadworthy, so I can get out
> and meet a more listers, without having to get them to rearrange their trips to go
> through Louisville.
>
> It's good to be back on the list, but I've got to improve my filter to dump all the
> V8/A4/S4/S6 or anything about Audis builts after 1992. It's great stuff to read, but
> in three months of remaining subscribed but not having time to read the mail, I had
> accumlated 10,000 unread qlist messages! And I just don't really like the digest
> mode.
>
> Well, enough, enough... but thanks to all of you for being here! -doug q
>
> - --
> - -Douglas Hurst Quebbeman (dougq@iglou.com) [Call me "Doug"]
> QuattroClub USA# 4536 Audi International # 100024
> 74 100LS Auto, 77 100LS Auto, 84 Coupe GT
> 83 ur-Q, 86 5Kcstq QLCC 1.8bar
> "The large print giveth, and the small print taketh away." -Tom Waits
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 20:08:06 -0400
> From: Paul Heaselgrave <heaselgrave@sunbeach.net>
> Subject: 83 GT coupe
>
> came from the mechanic today..he wants to pull down the engine to check
> piston rings.. as I sit here sipping my wine it sounds just fine. If I'm
> lucky and thats all thats wrong, I/ll need gaskets and rings etc. Non of
> the above are available locally.need RHD UK.carb. model. Any one know
> where to get the required parts to fully service and put back together this
> engine.
> While I'm searching let me ask if there is a RHD dash & consol for sale.
> mine is suffering from non agreeable cleaning solvents.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:40:07 -0500 (EST)
> From: Michael O Muller <mullerm@engin.umich.edu>
> Subject: Redline oil, continued
>
> My recent post about the use of Redline oil in the manual transmission has
> raised some questions
>
> 1. Several people mention using Redline MTL, and is it better/worse than
> MT90? (Evidently MT90 is a new product?)
> Basically, I naively took my car to a mechanic, and asked for Reline oil
> in the transmission, as recommended by the qlist. He used MT90-Q, per the
> receipt. Based on the Redline webpage, MTL is a 75W/80W GL-4 gear oil, and
> MT90 is a 75W90 GL-4 gear oil. Not much difference, from what I can tell.
> The MT90 is a bit heavier? Their description of the two different products
> is identical.
> http://www.redlineoil.com/gearoil.htm
>
> 2. Do I have a quattro? And, how does the transmission oil interact with
> the torsen system?
> I have a 2wd Audi, and I do not know how the quattro system work, nor how
> it is connected with the transmission.
>
> HTH
> Happy shifting!
> mike.
>
> 86 5ks, 170k
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:47:39 -0500 (EST)
> From: Michael O Muller <mullerm@engin.umich.edu>
> Subject: Power antenna
>
> Greetings-
>
> On my 86 5ks, the power antenna does not retract any more. Upon closer
> examination today, I found that the cable in the mast is broken. As I can
> tell, there is no repair procedure? Given that I need to replace the mast,
> but the motor is fine, is there a good source for the mast alone?
>
> I recall seeing this subject very recently, but do not remember the
> details. (Gosh, do I sound like a politician!) In looking through the
> archives, there is mention of Antenna World ( http://www.antennaworld.com
> ).
>
> Any btdt out there?
> (I know I could just make the antenna manual, but then I tend to be a
> purist, and want things to be as originally designed...!)
>
> TIA
> mike.
> 86 5ks
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:48:43 -0500
> From: Steve Rosen <carsrme@li.net>
> Subject: cpe headlight frame needed
>
> I'm looking for a passenger side headlight frame for an 85 coupe.
>
> Anyone?
>
> TIA
>
> Steve
>
> ------------------------------
>
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