Re: More Type 44 fun

[Kneale Brownson <knotnook@traverse.com>]

When I removed the A/C condenser box from my 5kcstq (nonfunctional A/C) to
make it possible to replace my heater blower fan without disrupting all the
plumbing for the vents, etc., the box containing the condenser was fastened
to the firewall by screws in the location you describe, Phil.  Perhaps the
bolts are hex-headed sheetmetal screws?  The screws on mine seemed to be
about an inch longer than needed just to hold the box against the firewall.

Kneale Brownson


At 03:06 PM 10/26/99 +0000, Phil Payne wrote:
>I wish I'd never started this job.
>
>I've got most bits out of the way.  But there's a fundamental
>showstopper - I can't get to the left side of the blower assembly,
>either to get the boot from the aircon off, or to remove the hoses,
>or to get the blower assembly to move.  The problem is the aftermarket
>aircon, which is mounted so close to the blower that it covers all the
>vital components and prevents the boot from coming out.  It seems to
>be secured by four bolts - the nuts are visible around the firewall
>orifice inside the car - but they're not captive bolts and I can't find
>the heads on the engine bay side.  In addition to the usual, I've had to
>cope with at least two redundant carphone kits, a very comprehensive
>alarm system, an aftermarket cruise control system and an aftermarket
>aircon system.
>
>--
> Phil Payne
> UK Audi quattro Owners Club
> Phone: 07785 302803   Fax: 0870 0883933