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Forum: 2.7T V6 Discussion
07-17-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,077
Posted By sketch44

Denver Timing Belt Job Dynamic Duo

Hey everyone.

Any Denver DIYers with a 2.7t up for a timing belt replacement?

I'm close to doing mine and wanted to know if anyone wanted to make a day of doing both of ours together.

I've...
Forum: Audi allroad
07-17-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,177
Posted By sketch44

engine paint

I found some silver engine paint at Oreilly worked pretty well.

I also found that Bartenders Helper works pretty well to clean off the grime.
Forum: Audi allroad
07-17-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By sketch44

put on some goggles and have a beer

Seriously...

Compressor is probably worn down...but not out if it is still running and keeping you up.

Just needs an overhaul.

Should take about 3 hours and a beer can and some eye...
Forum: 2.7T V6 Discussion
07-10-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,412
Posted By sketch44

Is taking of the Valve cover necessary?

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2788145&page=2

Just did another search and this is what I think you are looking for.

I need to do the same thing so it looks like you can pop...
Forum: Audi allroad
07-01-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,787
Posted By sketch44

are you sure it is the gasket?

Thought that would solve mine....wrong.

After I'd done mine and got some records from the last shop to work on my car with the previous owner...turns out they had replaced it and the related cam...
Forum: Audi allroad
05-25-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,658
Posted By sketch44

THANKS

I'm sure it is elsewhere...but this is the first time I've seen the leak test explained so well.
Forum: Audi allroad
05-16-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,539
Posted By sketch44

Cheaper

http://forums.quattroworld.com/allroad/threads/4495.phtml

With the discount code and the Mercedes pump you can get out of this for under 300.00.

No idea on getting that valve block for cheaper...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-28-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By sketch44

Well...hopefully they didn't trash your car too...

Well...hopefully they didn't trash your car too bad! I wondered why my insurance didn't jump much when I went to a larger more expensive Audi from my Jetta.....I have a feeling the IMMO is part of...
Forum: 2.7T V6 Discussion
03-15-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By sketch44

Is the Turbo in the 1.8t any easier to get to...

Is the Turbo in the 1.8t any easier to get to than the 2.7t?

I would factor serviceability into your decision.

The 2.7t Turbos are pretty hard to get at if you want to replace or upgrade them...
Forum: 2.7T V6 Discussion
03-12-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,544
Posted By sketch44

Awesome! Thanks! There are write ups on...

Awesome! Thanks!

There are write ups on fixing them up so I figure it is worth a shot.
Forum: Audi allroad
03-11-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By sketch44

Looks cool, front bumper is less than practical

Having grown up with a Volvo 240dl I'm kind of partial to real bumpers which is one thing I like about the old ar.

This is very pretty...but I think that front bumper would get a dent just looking...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-07-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,839
Posted By sketch44

6 speed conversion

I would also be interested in people's experience in the area....of 6 speed conversions.

Adobian, I do know that you'll need to add to the cost of the transmission the cost of both front CV...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-07-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,756
Posted By sketch44

Not too bad

I paid 3500 for mine and I needed a both new front shocks and springs. Still have an oil leak I haven't tracked down yet and a laundry list of other minor things. Pretty good shape inside and out...
Forum: Rocky Mountain Discussion
03-06-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,372
Posted By sketch44

BUY ALL SEASON MATS

i THINK YOU CAN GET JUST THE 2 FRONT MATS IN ALL SEASON. SEEN THESE FOR THE A6 FOR ABOUT 100.00 ON EBAY.

THIS WILL GET YOU A MAT THAT WON'T WEAR OUT BECAUSE THEY ARE RUBBER.

SORRY ALL...
Forum: Rocky Mountain Discussion
03-06-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,795
Posted By sketch44

Have fun!

Gonna be in Florida same time but sounds like a blast!

Enjoy the ride everyone! And post some pics for the rest of us losers when you get back!
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
03-06-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,919
Posted By sketch44

Great investment too

I've been looking at Ebay. Ross-tech Vag Com Cables sell there used for almost full retail because the licensing is transferrable. The license travels with the cable and the software is a free...
Forum: Rocky Mountain Discussion
03-06-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,110
Posted By sketch44

5280 Motorsports

Called Storz, another German mechanic a friend uses, they don't do Audi's, but he recommended Scotty at Midtown to me.

Called the number he gave me and talked to Jeremiah. He didn't know jack...
Forum: 2.7T V6 Discussion
03-05-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,544
Posted By sketch44

WTB your loud Secondary Air Injection Pump

I just want to do the DIY Rebuild on it without having my car out of commission in the mean time.

This is worth about 40.00 bucks to me. It is worth about 0 dollars sitting in your garage to you...
Forum: Rocky Mountain Discussion
03-05-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,110
Posted By sketch44

Warranty?

Well, I'm not going to flame them by name because they do offer a pretty nice warranty on parts and labor.

3yrs/36k parts and labor on all work. So I can understand some of the markup is them...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-03-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,217
Posted By sketch44

So far ...so good

Ok, so shimming has me up to level 4 for the first time since I have owned my allroad. Nice!

I was driving around on Level 3 with no problem.

Also the quickest raising from lower to upper...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-03-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,003
Posted By sketch44

YIKES ...don't do the lining idea do the shim idea

CAN WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED.

DO THE SHIMMING idea instead (just search Beer Can).

THIS Lining the Cylinder THREAD SHOULD BE DELETED THIS IS SUCH A BAD IDEA.

I was pretty careful in my...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-03-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,217
Posted By sketch44

whatever you do.... DO NOT LINE THE...

whatever you do....


DO NOT LINE THE CYLINDER!!

Took mine apart and the piston had completely shredded the can.

Doh!

Just put in the shims behind the piston ring(per this writeup) and...
Forum: Rocky Mountain Discussion
03-03-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,110
Posted By sketch44

What kind of markups does your Indy charge on parts?

Took my allroad into my local Indy. (same place that did the front shocks and air springs)

Suspension air pump is having some problems, but I'm asking for the whole system to be diagnosed.

They...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-02-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,217
Posted By sketch44

Will try this next

Tried doing this the other way with the can lining the cylinder....

Not working very well.

Will try this shimming approach this weekend....

Failing that Arnott will be getting 285.00 of my...
Forum: Audi allroad
02-20-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,003
Posted By sketch44

More pictures

Ok,
(UPDATE)
THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO DO THIS.
1. LINE THE CYLINDER- I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS, MY CAN GOT SHREDDED.

2. SHIM THE PISTON'S PLASTIC RING BEHIND THE PLASTIC RING. - TRYING THIS OUT NOW!...
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