day one of my efk and fmic install (bww)
#1
day one of my efk and fmic install (bww)
cut short by the lack of the 1 1/4" open ended wrench to get the fan off.
(all pics available at <a href="http://jcs.org/media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/">http://jcs.org/media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/</a>)
this morning, i went to my friend dave's house where i was going to do the installation since my realtor was doing an open house at my place during the day. dave didn't have all the tools i needed, so i ended up going back home later and doing it there.
here's eric's cars, at dave's house:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3644.jpg">
inside of his bmw 318 racecar.
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3646.jpg">
i left dave's and went back home and got to work. i was really trying to avoid having to pull the bumper all the way off because one of the headlight washer pumps broke the last time i did and i didn't want to have to drain all of that washer fluid.
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3655.jpg">
stock smic out, compared to my new fmic:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3663.jpg">
ac condenser off, radiator about to be pulled off:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3671.jpg">
i didn't want to jack the car up if i didn't have to, but my bucket to collect the coolant was too tall. dremel to the rescue!
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3674.jpg">
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3676.jpg">
stock fan vs. spp fan:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3682.jpg">
but i don't have a wrench to get the rest of the fan off, guess i should have read the instructions before taking the car apart:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3684.jpg">
where i left off today:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3685.jpg">
and my reward:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3686.jpg">
tomorrow i should be able to pick up the right wrench, install the fan, put everything back together, and install the fmic.
(all pics available at <a href="http://jcs.org/media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/">http://jcs.org/media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/</a>)
this morning, i went to my friend dave's house where i was going to do the installation since my realtor was doing an open house at my place during the day. dave didn't have all the tools i needed, so i ended up going back home later and doing it there.
here's eric's cars, at dave's house:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3644.jpg">
inside of his bmw 318 racecar.
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3646.jpg">
i left dave's and went back home and got to work. i was really trying to avoid having to pull the bumper all the way off because one of the headlight washer pumps broke the last time i did and i didn't want to have to drain all of that washer fluid.
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3655.jpg">
stock smic out, compared to my new fmic:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3663.jpg">
ac condenser off, radiator about to be pulled off:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3671.jpg">
i didn't want to jack the car up if i didn't have to, but my bucket to collect the coolant was too tall. dremel to the rescue!
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3674.jpg">
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3676.jpg">
stock fan vs. spp fan:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3682.jpg">
but i don't have a wrench to get the rest of the fan off, guess i should have read the instructions before taking the car apart:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3684.jpg">
where i left off today:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3685.jpg">
and my reward:
<img src="http://jcs.org/.media/audi_a4/2004-03-13_efk_and_fmic_install/img_3686.jpg">
tomorrow i should be able to pick up the right wrench, install the fan, put everything back together, and install the fmic.
#4
1 1/4" wrench? You don't need that......
you'll need a straight pin or a good screwdriver to lock the pulley in place, and an 8mm allen. It's usually pretty tight though, don't break your fingers!
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