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Forum: Audi 5000 / 200 / V8 Discussion
09-08-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 557
Posted By Lotus 7

WTB: Quattro rear bearing hub / carriers

Looking for rear hub / bearing carrier / knuckles!
Need a set of these along with caliper mounts and calipers....would also take left and right parking cables if in decent shape. These must be from...
Forum: Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
09-07-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 420
Posted By Lotus 7

WTB: Quattro rear hubs/ bearing carriers

Looking for rear hub / bearing carrier / knuckles!
Need a set of these along with caliper mounts and calipers....would also take left and right parking cables if in decent shape. These must be from...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-28-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,069
Posted By Lotus 7

If you cannot hook up to the controller for HVAC...

If you cannot hook up to the controller for HVAC using VAGCOM and find out your problem....take it in and have an ac service diagnose if you are low on refrigirant or have a possible leak. Mine did...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-28-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By Lotus 7

A measurement from tire to wheel well will give...

A measurement from tire to wheel well will give you nothing....tire sizes, rims sizes, dropped suspension!!!!!, misaligned fender and bumper covers.....all these things are going to be different car...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-27-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,636
Posted By Lotus 7

Just wait for the $33 power steering pump rebuild...

Just wait for the $33 power steering pump rebuild story....it may even have pictures. Should have the seal kit next week and then another truth shall be revealed as a $200 rebuilt pump will be no...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-27-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,636
Posted By Lotus 7

Well I have finally gotten back to my serpentine...

Well I have finally gotten back to my serpentine belt tensioner and successfully rebuilt it for a massive $8 outlay of cold hard cash. I did not have time to take pictures but it's a very easy...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-23-2010, 04:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By Lotus 7

My A4 is currently under the proverbial knife...

My A4 is currently under the proverbial knife with the heads off and the front end removed so it should be relatively straight forward (I feel completely liberated with the front end off), I have...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By Lotus 7

Your right the 5000 was a nightmare especially...

Your right the 5000 was a nightmare especially when the resevoir ran dry and you could not apply the brakes even when standing on the pedal. Luckily my 200Q was not a leaker until late in it's life...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By Lotus 7

Alright I have done some digging and have come up...

Alright I have done some digging and have come up with the following:

I have found listings for rebuild kits for the early A6's and late Audi 90 models with the 2.8-12V. Pumps look very similar...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-21-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By Lotus 7

Anyone for power steering pumps?

Messy.....noisy.....a lot of whining...troublesome.....expensive and leaky! Does this sound like your power steering pump or your wife or girlfriend? Either way I am looking for advice....can these...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-15-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,310
Posted By Lotus 7

Hey that's where I usually warm my sandwiches!

Hey that's where I usually warm my sandwiches!
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-15-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,310
Posted By Lotus 7

Right then....time to get a sleeve and face full...

Right then....time to get a sleeve and face full of coolant.............mmmmm can't wait.
Thanks for the reply!
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-15-2010, 05:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Lotus 7

I heard Father Vagcom is good.....stay away from...

I heard Father Vagcom is good.....stay away from Father Fondle otherwise you will have issues with your tailpipe!
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-15-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Lotus 7

Find a good German priest you can trust leaving...

Find a good German priest you can trust leaving your car alone with!!!!!!!!!
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-15-2010, 05:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,310
Posted By Lotus 7

Coolant drain points in 2.8V6-12V block????

Does anyone know the location of the coolant drain points on the block of the AFC 2.8 V6? I was in the process of pulling the heads off and the right bank has plenty of coolant sitting in the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-16-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By Lotus 7

I have dispatched this truck to you with a S*&t...

I have dispatched this truck to you with a S*&t load of stealthy mufflers....dont mind the benz hood holding it all in, makes the truck look stealthy!!!! If you can't find a good match do what the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-16-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,787
Posted By Lotus 7

If your car sounds that bad ie. marbles rattling...

If your car sounds that bad ie. marbles rattling around I doubt it's an octane issue. The noise only tends to happen under acceleration unless your timing is so far of of wack then you would also...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2010, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,563
Posted By Lotus 7

Cannot say with any degree of accuracy.....sorry!...

Cannot say with any degree of accuracy.....sorry! But I do not believe so.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2010, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,563
Posted By Lotus 7

Not sure if there is anything inside that pillar....

Not sure if there is anything inside that pillar. Have you seen water actually dripping from the underside of the dash? Next time you have this problem drop the bottom half of the dash/panel and see...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,563
Posted By Lotus 7

Have you looked at the drains to the left and...

Have you looked at the drains to the left and right of the front valance under the windshield edge of the hood?
Typically they tend to fill up with all sorts of tree debris and crap and will plug...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-13-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 70,014
Posted By Lotus 7

Quick leak detector FYI

Quick exhaust leak audible tester......I have found this tool an absolute must for not only listening for exhaust leaks but also pinpointing bearing noise and any other such anomalies you might hear...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 971
Posted By Lotus 7

Transmission service...to change or not to change that is the question?

I was going to do a filter and fluid change on the transmission of the 96 A4 I picked up. I have been chipping away at doing the timing belt and a host of other little things I have found along the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-04-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,636
Posted By Lotus 7

I like that idea better than steel...

I like that idea better than steel rivets...probably find some s/s lock nuts and skip the loctite. Good thinking turbo510!
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By Lotus 7

Bearings...bearings.....bearings.....jack up the...

Bearings...bearings.....bearings.....jack up the front end and check for play at the road wheels....grab the tire and look for movement top to bottom, left to right.........have the bearings ever...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,636
Posted By Lotus 7

2.8 V6 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley

Digging into a timing belt replacement and found my serpentine belt tensioner pulley sounds a little rough, did not make a racket when the car ran however it is certainly on it's way out. I looked it...
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