Re: Surprise, surprise

["Romeo Shayne Pavlic'" <bcpi@arias.net>]

oh the joys of buying a non enthusiast Audi.




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>From: quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)
>To: quattro@audifans.com
>Subject: Surprise, surprise
>Date: Thu, Sep 16, 1999, 03:35
>

> My 'new' Type 44 has an MC-2 engine (two knock sensors) and not the MC-1
> I was expecting.  Now feeling sheepish about trying to dump the codes
> from under the bonnet - there's a proper set of connectors in the right
> footwell.  Duh.
>
> Anyway - installed a new auxiliary coolant pump, reconnected the cold
> start valve, and diagnosed a dead breather hose.  One of the headlight
> adjusters is broken off.  Cable ties _everywhere_.
>
> Most worrying - at 104k miles and with the only documented cam belt
> change at 84k miles, there's no evidence on the invoices that the
> water pump and idler were changed.
>
> --
>  Phil Payne
>  UK Audi quattro Owners Club
>  Phone: 0385 302803   Fax: 0870 0883933
>