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Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th April 2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,615
Posted By woodshed
Replacing Rear subframe

Hello there!

I have a 1996 3.7 FWD. Its just failed its MOT after a hole was found in the web od one of the mounting points on the rear subframe.

While I have been able to get it welded, I...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 21st March 2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,483
Posted By woodshed
Would the fact that my economy is fine and the...

Would the fact that my economy is fine and the engine performing well, indicate that my oil leak is probably not the breather hoses?

Martin
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th March 2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,483
Posted By woodshed
Thanks Conan

Thanks a lot. Your help is much appreciated.

Martin+++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th March 2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,483
Posted By woodshed
Replacement of breather hoses at rear of engine

I have an oil leak from somewhere at the back of the engine. Not a lot, but enough to leave a bit on the drive each time I park.

I have had advice from several sources, that I should replace the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th January 2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,717
Posted By woodshed
Problem solved

+++ After putting another power steering pump in the noise was still there. You can imagine - the swearbox got a filling! I decided it might be the fanbelt and set about changing it. The one I...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th January 2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,651
Posted By woodshed
Is there an easy brake upgrade for a 1996, 3.7, FWD?

The rattling of my front brake calipers is getting worse. It appears that the 3 pins that the cliper slides on are so worn that you can easily move the caliper by hand. Imagine how that sounds over...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th January 2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,227
Posted By woodshed
Thanks Conan

Thanks, I had come to that decision -I can always tighten up. Hard to go back!

Martin
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th January 2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,227
Posted By woodshed
Question What torque should be used on the Valve cover bolts?

I am just changing the gaskets on my valve covers. Depending on what source I look at there are several different torques quoted for fastening up the bolts. My Audi workshop CD says 10Nm but some...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th January 2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,091
Posted By woodshed
Thanks

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th January 2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,091
Posted By woodshed
What size is the bolt on the viscous fan?

I need to remove the viscous fan on my 1996 3.7 FWD.


Can anyone tell me what size spanner I need to remove the large left-hand thread nut holding the fan on?

Martin
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 8th January 2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,191
Posted By woodshed
Smile Audi gaskets

Just bought 2 gaskets from Audi. £26 each for 3.7 - arrived 2 days later.

Martin
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 30th December 2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,999
Posted By woodshed
Thanks

Thanks a lot for the help - much appreciated.

Martin+++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th December 2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,999
Posted By woodshed
Need rocker cover gaskets.

Thanks Conan, but i have tried them with no joy. Cannot find even a listing.

All suggestions welcome.

Martin
Forum: D2 - Transmission 29th December 2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,604
Posted By woodshed
Thanks

Thanks for that, I have no problems but would like to get a service done.

Martin
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th December 2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,999
Posted By woodshed
Needed - set of rocker cover gaskets

Hello there, I am trying to purchase a set of rocker cover gaskets for my 1996 3.7 AEW 2wd. I am struggling to find someone that lists them or can supply them - without going to Audi.

Can anyone...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 22nd December 2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,604
Posted By woodshed
Thanks for that. Anyone got a recommendation...

Thanks for that.

Anyone got a recommendation for Ireland?

Martin
Forum: D2 - Transmission 22nd December 2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,604
Posted By woodshed
Need a gearbox service in Ireland or the SW

Hello guys, I work in Ireland and my family lives in North Devon. I want to get the gearbox on my 1996 3.7. Can anyone reccomend someone to do it in the top half of Ireland or in the SW of the UK?...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd December 2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,717
Posted By woodshed
Still trying to figure it out.

Thanks for the replies so far.

It does fit the symptoms of cavitation but when I examined the filter, I don't quite understand what is happening.

There is a small hole at the bottom, which when...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th December 2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,717
Posted By woodshed
Question Power steering pump sounds like its going to exlode!

I have a 1996 3.7 2wd code AEW.

As far as I can tell it is just basic steering - no servotronic.

Firstly - the power steering appears to work perfectly other than the noise.

When I start the...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 8th December 2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,568
Posted By woodshed
Rear windscreen demist - not working!

As the weather has set in cold and wet, I have noticed that my rear screen is not demisting all over. There appears to be an element in the glass of the whole thing, but i am only getting a strip...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th September 2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,890
Posted By woodshed
I thought that the spring clips were there to...

I thought that the spring clips were there to stop the pads rattling. I have tried 3 different make of pads until I got one with the clips.

None of them have had double sided tape. As you have...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th September 2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,890
Posted By woodshed
Stumped trying to replace calipers

Thanks Dezzy

I have replaced the calipers with a used set (not from A8 parts) and they are worse than the first set. I can move them by hand. I have sent half a dozen e-mails to...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd September 2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,890
Posted By woodshed
Thanks for the help

Thanks for that. Not sure about another set of used ones! Both sets I have tried have so much movement on the sliding pins that I can move them by hand. Rattle is now driving me mad.

Martin
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st September 2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,890
Posted By woodshed
Unhappy Help with brake part numbers please

Can anyone help?

I need the part no for front brake calipers for a 1996 3.7 with 314 mm discs. Engine code AEW if that helps.

The set from the breakers rattle worse than the original set!:(
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th August 2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,658
Posted By woodshed
Thanks Conan

Thanks a lot Conan. Worked a treat cutting the bolt then putting the new one in from the other end.

One down one to go!

Martin+++
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th August 2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,658
Posted By woodshed
How do you get the bolt out from the suspension guide link?

Hi guys, I am trying to replace the guide link on my front suspension, lower-rear.

I have got a tech manual that tells me to undo the three bolts that hold the subframe and that should lower it...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th August 2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,893
Posted By woodshed
Yes Dezzy, I was just about to ask if yours was...

Yes Dezzy, I was just about to ask if yours was the 8 I had alook at outside the Black Horse!

Apart from picking mine up from Cardiff when I bought it, this will be the first time it has been to...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd August 2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,893
Posted By woodshed
Where in Devon - Dezzy

Hi Dezzy, home is on the edge of Exmoor NE of Barnstaple. My aquisition will be there for the first time next week as I will be getting the MOT updated.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd August 2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,893
Posted By woodshed
Thanks for the help

Thanks a lot for the help / suggestions.

I got 2 calipers from a local VW and Audi breaker, down the road from where I work in Ireland. No matter how I tried, undoing the joint between the metal...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th August 2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,893
Posted By woodshed
Rattling Caliper

Thanks for the reply, but the problem I have found is disconnecting the metal pipe from either the caliper or from the flexible pipe at the other end.

The caliper I have been playing with is from...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th August 2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,893
Posted By woodshed
Rattling Caliper pt 2

I managed to get an old caliper from a breaker locally to look at, to see if I could repair it. I should have guessed from the fact that the breaker cut the flexible pipe - how are you supposed to...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th August 2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,893
Posted By woodshed
Help needed with rattling calipers

Hello Gents / Ladies

My first post on the site!

I have obtained a 1996 3.7 A8 (non quattro). I am extremely pleased with it except for one thing. The front brake calipers seem to have worn...
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