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Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
08-11-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By Thefeek

Thanks guys. I didn't do too much damage with...

Thanks guys.
I didn't do too much damage with the chain and huge C hook. Luckily and plastic piece that goes around the trunk latch covered it up; so no tears.
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
08-11-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By Thefeek

S-car back on the road,,,

Only a select few of you know that my car was rear ended at a stop sign by my house. The insurance company totaled it out and I was left with a car to fix.

Through the connections of the forum...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-19-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By Thefeek

I stole the one out of the passenger side when I...

I stole the one out of the passenger side when I did mine.
Sorry passenger,,,,

M
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-12-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,408
Posted By Thefeek

Probably so. I had a thread on the subject when...

Probably so. I had a thread on the subject when I R&R'd mine and referred to it as such. This steering rack business has me concerned but luckily it's not something I have to do right away.
...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-12-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,408
Posted By Thefeek

OK, now I'm scared. The Airbox is where the...

OK, now I'm scared. The Airbox is where the heater blower and heater core reside. It's under the rain tray behind the engine and under the dash. I found it to be what is termed "PITA".
Steering...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-11-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,408
Posted By Thefeek

One more question. How does it compare to an...

One more question. How does it compare to an airbox rebuild? I've done that and it too was unpleasant. Just wondering if it is similar.
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-11-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,408
Posted By Thefeek

Thanks, Dave. Yep, that's the write up I...

Thanks, Dave.
Yep, that's the write up I found. Any input to the repair parts? Rebuild or re-manufactured? ZF or mayle?
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-10-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,408
Posted By Thefeek

Next Phase of the rescue,,,Steering Rack

Sages,

When changing oil a few days ago I saw a stain on the exhaust pipe. Looking up from there I saw a torn rack boot that was wet with Pentosin. (see pic) I've searched archives and found a...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
09-03-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,891
Posted By Thefeek

Being an UrS4 owner who took the rear head rests...

Being an UrS4 owner who took the rear head rests out, I can offer some background as to why this happens. The thread holding the leather together gives way after being sun baked and splits open. ...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
08-31-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 39,171
Posted By Thefeek

Thanks Dave. The coolant return hose got me, but...

Thanks Dave. The coolant return hose got me, but luckily I was backing it out of the garage. Back in it went and a few hours later, with bloody knuckles, I could drive again. Sage advice indeed.
...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
04-20-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By Thefeek

Ah ha, splash shield, I wondered what the proper...

Ah ha, splash shield, I wondered what the proper name of it was. I don't know why it was touching the rotor in two places suddenly, but I did bend it out of the way and so far no heat issues. I'm...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
04-13-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By Thefeek

Hot Corner (brake?)

Hello,
It's happened a couple times now, but I have a rubbing heat issue with the front right wheel. During the problem I can hear the chirp, chirp of something amiss. When I get home light smoke...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-06-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 40,296
Posted By Thefeek

The shame I mention is from sticking my home made...

The shame I mention is from sticking my home made seal installation tool into the diff and ending up taking the whole assembly out of the car to work on it on the bench.

Search the thread: Rear...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-05-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 40,296
Posted By Thefeek

Sorry Dave. I think out of shame I just plowed...

Sorry Dave. I think out of shame I just plowed thru the job. I remember the gears though are exact to your diagram. Two gears splined to a shaft and a fork that slides one onto the other. My...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
03-05-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 40,296
Posted By Thefeek

Thanks Dave. That reminds me of when I rebuilt...

Thanks Dave. That reminds me of when I rebuilt the rear diff last year. And those aren't pleasant memories, reference the home made seal installation tool that set the whole thing in motion. ...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
02-24-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,908
Posted By Thefeek

Seat heater Update

I ordered a new seat heat element from GenuineAudi online and although they accepted the order, later sent an email that the part has been discontinued by Audi. I was already committed at the time...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
02-04-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By Thefeek

Yes, I do. There is a discoloration of an area,...

Yes, I do. There is a discoloration of an area, but I think it's left over flux. There are other spots that look the same. The suspect area I wrote "Here" on the pic.
Enjoy,
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
02-04-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By Thefeek

Fixed,,, I think

I bought a replacement J124 lamp control module from Ebay. It was the current replacement part with "387" on the top. When I installed and tested, the problem still remained. Then I took the left...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
01-29-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By Thefeek

Wow. That's quite the tale that you and Kate put...

Wow. That's quite the tale that you and Kate put together. There's a 4B0 919 471 on ebay for $15. I'm going to take the chance that both it works and will function in my car. Thanks for the help. ...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
01-28-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By Thefeek

Back to One,,,

Just put the steering column back together. The issue wasn't the spring but a bent contact. Now I'm just left with the ole J124 lamp control module rear. Going to see if I can find one for cheap....
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
01-28-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By Thefeek

Out of Frying Pan, into Fire

Still no luck in troubleshooting this mess. Since I was suspect of the S6 wheel install, I tore apart the steering column. I suspected the speed nuts added to the S4 column switch assembly was too...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
01-21-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By Thefeek

Brake light problems

A couple weeks ago my cousin told me I had a brake light out, drivers side. Last night I went to change the bulb and I found it to be operational. Upon further analysis I discovered something not...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
01-15-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,908
Posted By Thefeek

Amazing. I swear I was on that very page that...

Amazing. I swear I was on that very page that the live link points to, but was foiled at S-cars. Thank you Dave! I'll add that to the library.

Leave it to me to experience the unusual failures....
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
01-15-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,908
Posted By Thefeek

Yep, that too gets the dreaded 404 error. Seems...

Yep, that too gets the dreaded 404 error. Seems that site was shut down, and was reborn. I found its new url, but it doesn't appear to be very functional, nor did I find an archive with info.
...
Forum: Audi Original "S" Cars
01-14-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,908
Posted By Thefeek

Seat Heater Repair Link

Just spent most of Saturday surfing for the illusive PDF write up that 4driver4 made for repairing seat heaters. All of the links are dead that point to s-cars.org. Does anyone have this pdf? My...
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