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11-12-2011, 08:24 AM
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Posted By fmstocco

Hi 4Driver4, thanks. I have the part already...

Hi 4Driver4, thanks. I have the part already here. You are absolutely right, but now my question is how to remove the old part. It's screwed very tight to that pulley that turns freely when I try to...
11-10-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,342
Posted By fmstocco

Thanks guys, you are great. I'll go ahead and...

Thanks guys, you are great. I'll go ahead and replace the clutch than.
I'll post the results to help the ones with similar problem.
BTW, I bet you guys don't know but you helped me fixing my Audi...
11-10-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,342
Posted By fmstocco

Hi SloopJohnB, thank you for your great help. ...

Hi SloopJohnB, thank you for your great help.
Well, the test was made this way: I arrived there with the engine very hot. About 110-120 Celsius.
I stopped the engine for a little moment just to...
11-10-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,342
Posted By fmstocco

Hey guys, thanks for all the replies. That...

Hey guys, thanks for all the replies.
That wife's trick is very common... LOL Thankfully I didn't add any coolant with the engine hot.

Well, I filled up the coolant and there is no leak. I went...
11-09-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,342
Posted By fmstocco

Thanks a lot for sharing this! Did you drive...

Thanks a lot for sharing this! Did you drive about 6 miles or more on 100-120? Just as a matter of curiosity, I always wanted to have an idea of how much you need to drive on 120 to crack the engine....
11-09-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,605
Posted By fmstocco

Hi, yeah the bang is completely gone. To the ones...

Hi, yeah the bang is completely gone. To the ones with the same issue, I replaced the transmission filter, pan gasket and fluid filled to the top. After that, the bang was still present but with time...
11-09-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,342
Posted By fmstocco

Block/cylinder head crack??

Hi guys, you are really good on this so please, I need your enlightenment!
Today I was driving my A6 98 and suddenly the air conditioner stopped cooling. After that, the engine temperature rase to...
01-12-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,831
Posted By fmstocco

From head to head up to the PCV yes, but further...

From head to head up to the PCV yes, but further than this you have valves.
Be careful: if they are old will crack like egg shell. The full hose system including the PCV is sold as one part only.
01-12-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,553
Posted By fmstocco

Yes, this is the suction pump. ...

Yes, this is the suction pump.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/woodardhsd/sjp1.jpg
01-12-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,540
Posted By fmstocco

Check this: ...

Check this:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1686323
01-12-2010, 06:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,540
Posted By fmstocco

Yes, this is the suction pump. ...

Yes, this is the suction pump.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/woodardhsd/sjp1.jpg
01-12-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,831
Posted By fmstocco

Oil vapor runs inside those hoses. The other end...

Oil vapor runs inside those hoses. The other end goes to the throttle body and suction pump.
01-12-2010, 05:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,831
Posted By fmstocco

Did you check your head plugs? They are behind...

Did you check your head plugs? They are behind the cylinder head and like to leak. And when they leak, oil will drip on exhaust pipe causing it to burn. This will produce a smoke that will enter the...
01-12-2010, 04:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,540
Posted By fmstocco

This is the official Audi documentation that...

This is the official Audi documentation that dealers use. It is a software DVD. It is called Elsa Win.
I believe this was made by Bentley also since much of the info are exaclty the same including...
01-12-2010, 03:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By fmstocco

Thanks! Do you know which of these are the...

Thanks! Do you know which of these are the original OEM manufacturers for Audi?
01-10-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,610
Posted By fmstocco

Exact same codes??? Shakes due to misfire. A...

Exact same codes???
Shakes due to misfire. A bunch of misfire codes in your list.
Also, oxigen sensor is setting check engine light code 16535.
Check here:
...
01-10-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,610
Posted By fmstocco

Some of these codes are result of your "spark...

Some of these codes are result of your "spark test".
Clear them all, give a ride and see which will get back.
01-10-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,540
Posted By fmstocco

Here you have it. You better be prepared and with...

Here you have it. You better be prepared and with much time available....:(
01-10-2010, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 54,976
Posted By fmstocco

The easiest way is to remove the fog light grill...

The easiest way is to remove the fog light grill on the driver side. Just pull it. Inside, maybe you will have a piece of rubber covering the radiator. Push this aside and you will see a kind of +...
01-10-2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,837
Posted By fmstocco

Mine was doing the same. I removed the swicth...

Mine was doing the same. I removed the swicth panel and opened a little more the metal fasteners. Reintalled firmly and the noise was gone. With time and use, metal fasteners tend to bend.
Play with...
01-09-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By fmstocco

Thanks for your answers. It is true. Brand is...

Thanks for your answers.
It is true. Brand is an issue that I really care about.
BTW, I'm ordering all parts separetely exactly because I want to choose the brands. In a kit, who knows what will...
01-08-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By fmstocco

Relay Tensioning Lever

Hi all!
I'll do my TB job next month and I'm beginning to order parts.
I see this part in more complete TB kits. This is probably another "good opportunity while you're there" but what is the...
01-08-2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,127
Posted By fmstocco

I don't know if this can let your alternator wet,...

I don't know if this can let your alternator wet, but here it goes:

1. Bolt for dipstick tube
◆ 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
2. Dipstick tube
◆ Replace O-ring
3. Oil pan (upper part)
◆ No gasket is...
01-08-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By fmstocco

Dude! Noises got you too??!! I really hope...

Dude! Noises got you too??!!
I really hope it's nothing with your turbos. Good luck!
01-08-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,540
Posted By fmstocco

Hey, what is your engine? The 2.8l 30V oil...

Hey, what is your engine?
The 2.8l 30V oil dipstick is right behind the alternator. Did you check it?
I also have this leak. I'm beginning to buy all the necessary parts to do my TB next month and...
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