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Forum: Engine 07-05-24, 10:34 AM

Replies: 6 Distributor end float KV Views: 3,533 Posted By K Simmonds A little end float is normal, though 3mm does... A little end float is normal, though 3mm does seem like quite a lot but shouldn't be enough to upset the hall sender. Side to side play should be minimal.

Forum: General Chat 07-05-24, 10:30 AM

Replies: 12 database error Views: 12,712 Posted By K Simmonds The weird looking names are probably all spam... The weird looking names are probably all spam accounts, we had a real problem with these on the S2Forum a year or so ago, they'd bombard all the boards with all sorts of dodgy crap...

Forum: General Chat 06-05-24, 10:22 AM

Replies: 12 database error Views: 12,712 Posted By K Simmonds Yep, it's a pity as I like using this forum as... Yep, it's a pity as I like using this forum as well as the S2Forum, I'm a complete Ludite so have no idea how to back up such a large amount of info though I have heard about something called 'The...

Forum: Parts For Sale 13-10-23, 01:01 AM

Replies: 2 B3 Coupe front bumper FREE! Views: 2,053 Posted By K Simmonds I'll take this please Dave, I want it for my B3... I'll take this please Dave, I want it for my B3 project as it'll give me more space for the intercooler with some modifications.

Forum: Parts For Sale 13-10-23, 12:49 AM

Replies: 2 AJL engine Views: 3,039 Posted By K Simmonds I'll take this motor and the white Coupe front... I'll take this motor and the white Coupe front bumper off your hands mate. Will be a couple of weeks before I can make it down but my father likes a day out in the Transporter, he's just had his...

Forum: Cars For Sale 23-09-23, 12:29 PM

Replies: 2 '89 100 Avant quattro Views: 5,185 Posted By K Simmonds It does look very tidy for over 200K, I'd be... It does look very tidy for over 200K, I'd be amazed if the air-con still works, though it may do if it's been dealer serviced. Looks like it's got a boot load of useful spares as well.

Forum: Transmission 18-08-23, 05:31 AM

Replies: 92 CGT gearbox / clutch problem Views: 61,933 Posted By K Simmonds Another post to cover these points after looking... Another post to cover these points after looking at diagrams of the system you have... I very much doubt the spring itself is at at fault, much more likely to be bushing on a piviot point or even...

Forum: Transmission 18-08-23, 05:15 AM

Replies: 92 CGT gearbox / clutch problem Views: 61,933 Posted By K Simmonds It depends on the type of clutch but some can... It depends on the type of clutch but some can feel heavy when new, however that isn't normally the case with Audi's, I've always found a new clutch to be lighter after fitting one. The last one I...

Forum: Engine 18-08-23, 05:00 AM

Replies: 58 Could it be the Cold Start Valve? Views: 37,812 Posted By K Simmonds I think at 36 years old and probably at least... I think at 36 years old and probably at least 100K miles? The old fuel pump could easily be struggling. I have spares from C4's that all work very well but a new one isn't too expensive if you shop...

Forum: Engine 26-07-23, 01:34 PM

Replies: 58 Could it be the Cold Start Valve? Views: 37,812 Posted By K Simmonds Just skim read that as I'm on my lunch break... ... Just skim read that as I'm on my lunch break... I serioiusly think you need to removce the warm up reg from the block and carefully rebuild/clean it. It's honestly a very easy job as long as you...

Forum: Transmission 26-07-23, 01:13 PM

Replies: 5 Clutch Slave Rod Material Views: 4,057 Posted By K Simmonds No prolem, happy to try and help... And to... No prolem, happy to try and help... And to answer you other question, the cup in the release arm is not lined, it's simply a roughly 3/8"'s deep recess that's part of the arm pressing. So...

Forum: Transmission 21-07-23, 04:22 AM

Replies: 5 Clutch Slave Rod Material Views: 4,057 Posted By K Simmonds I've installed clutch slave rods that are just... I've installed clutch slave rods that are just mild steel with a ball shap end and not experianced any problems.

Forum: Engine 21-07-23, 03:49 AM

Replies: 58 Could it be the Cold Start Valve? Views: 37,812 Posted By K Simmonds If you've cheked all your hoses then I'd take the... If you've cheked all your hoses then I'd take the warm regulator off and to clean it giving the super fine gauze a really good going over You need compressed air to do this job..

Forum: General Chat 24-06-23, 02:07 PM

Replies: 12 How rare is your car? Views: 10,980 Posted By K Simmonds Just tried my RS2, doest exist apprently, though... Just tried my RS2, doest exist apprently, though it is SORN... If it doesn't register sorn cars then the results are meaingless.

Forum: Bodywork, glass & exterior fitments 01-03-23, 01:16 PM

Replies: 14 Drivers door handle not working Views: 13,214 Posted By K Simmonds As has been already mentioned, they are sided...... As has been already mentioned, they are sided... And also impossible to say what the problem is without taking it apart. There maybe some part interchangeability with similar age VW's... So MK1/2...

Forum: General Chat 24-02-23, 12:01 PM

Replies: 7 Leaving cars on grass? Views: 1,843 Posted By K Simmonds You could put down the cheapest 8' x 4' sheet of... You could put down the cheapest 8' x 4' sheet of ply or even hardboard you can find and park on that.

Forum: General Chat 22-02-23, 07:49 PM

Replies: 7 Leaving cars on grass? Views: 1,843 Posted By K Simmonds Short term no problem, but any longer than a... Short term no problem, but any longer than a couple of weeks in the summer will do the car no favors. Generally best avoided. Edit... Oh yeah mice are infuriating.

Forum: Parts Wanted 22-02-23, 07:46 PM

Replies: 10 bottom of door rubber trim pieces Views: 2,363 Posted By K Simmonds They are the same on Cab's so had a production... They are the same on Cab's so had a production run for few more years than the Coupe set, though one rear quarter trim is also still available.

Forum: Engine 22-02-23, 11:57 AM

Replies: 7 Lost my coolant Views: 6,822 Posted By K Simmonds Could very easily be a blown head gasket... Could very easily be a blown head gasket pressurising the system and causing joints to fail along with header tank breather cap venting. I'd run a compression test.

Forum: Parts Wanted 22-02-23, 11:50 AM

Replies: 2 A4 B5 parts wanted Views: 1,437 Posted By K Simmonds I have various engine bolt on bit's and senders... I have various engine bolt on bit's and senders etc from a transverse motor, some of which are the same.:)

Forum: Parts Wanted 22-02-23, 11:47 AM

Replies: 10 bottom of door rubber trim pieces Views: 2,363 Posted By K Simmonds The door ones are still availability from UK TPS... The door ones are still availability from UK TPS if you have a helpful employee who can be bothered to look them up and put them on back order from the Father Land. We got a set last year at work,...

Forum: Suspension & Brakes 05-02-23, 04:41 PM

Replies: 8 Front wishbone caught wheel on full lock?? Views: 4,780 Posted By K Simmonds A couple mm difference is disc hub thickness... A couple mm difference is disc hub thickness won't be the problem and unless you were to wind out the adjuster on the tie rod way too far that can't be the issue as the tracking would be absolutely...

Forum: Suspension & Brakes 05-02-23, 11:56 AM

Replies: 8 Front wishbone caught wheel on full lock?? Views: 4,780 Posted By K Simmonds I'd check they are actually the correct wishbones... I'd check they are actually the correct wishbones for your model, pretty sure there's two types and I think they're sided. Try full lock the other way whilst stationery and see how close the other...

Forum: General Chat 01-02-23, 01:38 AM

Replies: 9 List of Vehicles Scrapped in 2009 (Government data) Views: 2,153 Posted By K Simmonds Now the powers that be are at it again in London... Now the powers that be are at it again in London with £2K being offered to owners of vehicles that aren't ULEZ compliant... Meaning another load of cars that are by now virtually carbon neutral after...

Forum: Interior 31-01-23, 11:59 PM

Replies: 1 AUDI V8 armrest retrofit Views: 3,200 Posted By K Simmonds There's at least one thread over on the S2forum... There's at least one thread over on the S2forum dedicated to retro fitting this armrest, I'd have a poke around on there. Or try Googling various potential thread titles and see what pops up, I do...

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