Re: Reboring an MB

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>> For the list's delectation and amusement ...
>>
>> On Saturday morning I took a panic call from a UK Club member.
>>
>> He'd started a head/turbo swap on an MB to cure a seriously deteriorating
>> oil burning problem.  With the head off, it was obvious that the bores
>> were _deeply_ scored by shrapnel from above.  Audi wanted GBP2770 for a
>> new short engine.

> Ive heard the MB motor wasnt worth the effort to build, is that true?  I have
> one coming to me with tranny, but Im unsure whether I should build it or
> not.  What are your thoughts?

The MB's main problem is that it has no OXS sensor - assumptions about
the volumetric efficiency of the engine are burned into the EPROM and
there are no sensors providing feedback to the ECU, except a single
knock sensor.  Other than that, it's an MC-1 engine in disguise.  I
know have three ...

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 Phil Payne
 UK Audi quattro Owners Club
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