Re: ur-quattro IST documents, service training books are still available

["Doug Johnson" <ur-quattro@msn.com>]

I just ordered yesterday, and was told I'd see the books in 4- 5
days...hhhhhmmmmmmmmm...

 - Doug

----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Mockry <scottmo@teleport.com>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 11:06 AM
Subject: ur-quattro IST documents, service training books are still
available


>
> FYI,
>
> I talked to the people at Dyment Publications this morning, the ur-quattro
> service training booklets can still be ordered, but they currently are on
> backorder. Recently, someone reported that they were unable to order
these.
> The last time I purchased these from Dyment, they were photo copies of the
> original book, possibly they are going to do a reprint which is delaying
> the availability.
>
>      Order #    Description
>      WSP-451-556-00  Audi ur-Quattro Introduction Training Manual (1982)
>      WSP-452-557-00  Audi ur-Quattro Maintenance Training Manual (1982)
>
>
> Here is Steve's post from Dec. 1998 , describing these great books
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> From: "Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>
>
> Well, I got my order in from Dyment Distribution yesterday ... so now I
can
> positively confirm that it is possible to get the original "IST" documents
> for the Quattro Turbo Coupe from them.  I had made copies for people in
the
> past because I did not think they were available, but from now on as long
as
> Dyment has them I'll refer folks there.  Dyment can be contacted at
> (800.544.8021).  Here is the order information:
>
> Order #
> WSP 451 556 00 - Audi Quattro Introductory Service Training Manual
> [ur-quattro]
> WSP 451 557 00 - Audi Quattro Maintenance and Adjustments Manual
> [ur-quattro]
>
> FYI, the former document gives a good overview of the systems of the car
> (engine, brakes, drive train, etc.) ... with a good bit of theory of
> operation, while the latter document describes things like torque specs
and
> troubleshooting procedures (like what to do when your fuel pump shuts down
> at 4000 RPM :).  These documents go into such detail as to describe the
> timing and boost maps that are programmed into the F/TCU.  I can't seem to
> remember the price exactly, but I think it is either US$10 or $15 each.
>
> As I mentioned before, they also happen to have owners manuals for just
> about every car out there ... so if you always wanted one for your car (as
I
> did for the '85 4kSQ) you can get it from Dyment.  I also picked up one
for
> an '85 QTC ... wishful thinking I suppose.
>
> Steve Buchholz
> San Jose, CA (USA)
>
>