General vehicle thread

[BushMasterBoy]

Sorry. Found out wires and coil was little dusty. After cleaning those,it is running fine (for now).

Silicone based dielectric grease on the coil electrical connections may prevent future misfires. Keeps things from sticking together too. Deicing material on roads can wreck havoc on electrical connectors.

[MrPrena]

Silicone based dielectric grease on the coil electrical connections may prevent future misfires. Keeps things from sticking together too. Deicing material on roads can wreck havoc on electrical connectors.

Thanks. I always thought it was unnecessary process until it happened to me.
I am just happy that it was not the bad ignition coil nor o2.
Learned.

[BushMasterBoy]

I learned that from the Air Force. Avionics didn't like the constant rain of western Europe. Or the wash rack...

[MrPrena]

Another problem. Try to put the hard top down today, and it wont.
I just bought 2 salmon relays for a repair.

[Erni]

The clutch project is a bit frustrating. Apparently there are two vendors, Luk and Sachs, that were OEM. Both claim to use with their own flywheel only. OK, how to figure out who made the flywheel on the car? Car will be ramped today and I will look for markings. Also taking a trip to a dealer first maybe they will know.
Still not sure if afermarket is worth it. The added holding torque is only needed if the ecu is tunned, and the boy is not sure he wants to do it.
Also aftermarket clutches have a preference for Luk flywheels.
And the audi forums are not very helpfull as they seem to be full of clueless 20 something with no knowledge and contradicting statements.

[Great-Kazoo]

The clutch project is a bit frustrating. Apparently there are two vendors, Luk and Sachs, that were OEM. Both claim to use with their own flywheel only. OK, how to figure out who made the flywheel on the car? Car will be ramped today and I will look for markings. Also taking a trip to a dealer first maybe they will know.
Still not sure if afermarket is worth it. The added holding torque is only needed if the ecu is tunned, and the boy is not sure he wants to do it.
Also aftermarket clutches have a preference for Luk flywheels.
And the audi forums are not very helpfull as they seem to be full of clueless 20 something with no knowledge and contradicting statements.

Just call a dealer and give them the VIN #. They should be able to look it up from there.

[BushMasterBoy]

Sometimes I do "parts forensics". Clean the part with brake cleaner spray cans. Take lots of photos of the part. Look for stamped part number or manufacturer marks. Enlarge photos if necessary. Measure the part dimensions.
Scour the forums for the experienced posters. Watch out for "unqualified statements" from trolls, newbs, & shills.

[brutal]

The clutch project is a bit frustrating. Apparently there are two vendors, Luk and Sachs, that were OEM. Both claim to use with their own flywheel only. OK, how to figure out who made the flywheel on the car? Car will be ramped today and I will look for markings. Also taking a trip to a dealer first maybe they will know.
Still not sure if afermarket is worth it. The added holding torque is only needed if the ecu is tunned, and the boy is not sure he wants to do it.
Also aftermarket clutches have a preference for Luk flywheels.
And the audi forums are not very helpfull as they seem to be full of clueless 20 something with no knowledge and contradicting statements.

Too bad you're not further south. Hardey's Motorwerks in Parker is amazing and reasonable.

[brutal]

The clutch project is a bit frustrating. Apparently there are two vendors, Luk and Sachs, that were OEM. Both claim to use with their own flywheel only. OK, how to figure out who made the flywheel on the car? Car will be ramped today and I will look for markings. Also taking a trip to a dealer first maybe they will know.
Still not sure if afermarket is worth it. The added holding torque is only needed if the ecu is tunned, and the boy is not sure he wants to do it.
Also aftermarket clutches have a preference for Luk flywheels.
And the audi forums are not very helpfull as they seem to be full of clueless 20 something with no knowledge and contradicting statements.

Sounds like audizine.

[Gman]

Silicone based dielectric grease on the coil electrical connections may prevent future misfires. Keeps things from sticking together too. Deicing material on roads can wreck havoc on electrical connectors.

I've also found it helpful in keeping spark plug boots from fusing to the plugs