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Re: Required reading material for 5ktq, 2ctq?



Phil, I have done this job twice on a Type 44. I always thought it was a
major PITA until I read your posts :o) Now I know what a major PITA is -
aftermarket equipment!

Your middle name must be Perseverance!

Fred Munro
'94 S4  91k km

----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Payne <quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk>
To: <mizutanit@mindspring.com>
Cc: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: Required reading material for 5ktq, 2ctq?


> In message <000501bf208e$8f0e7f00$9f31f7a5@tm> "TM" writes:
>
> > As I slowly progress down the path of type 44 ownership, I would like
> > some input on what is required/highly recommended reading for these
cars.
>
> Dante's "Inferno".
>
>              "Abandon hope all ye who enter here, for
>                 these are the depths of perdition."
>
> Just got the heater blower/core assembly back together, and freed up
> the recirculation flap on the aftermarket aircon.  Also cleared the
> drains and fixed the air duct to the rear seats.
>
> I have never seen a car in such a state that wasn't in a junkyard.  If
> I get time and good light tomorrow, I'll take some pictures for the
> list.  The car is _gutted_ - only the engine and rear seats are still
> in situ.
>
> Since it's in this state, I've decided not to wait and I'm going to
> install the stock Audi cruise control to replace the aftermarket
> system.  I now have all the pieces.  (Chris - send me your snailmail
> address if you ever want to see any money from me.  I can't tell your
> 9s from your 4s.)
>
> --
>  Phil Payne
>  UK Audi quattro Owners Club
>  Phone: 07785 302803   Fax: 0870 0883933
>