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 Topic: Mounting replacement rear speakers in original position |
Dez
Replies: 9
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 Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:40 am Subject: Mounting replacement rear speakers in original position |
from what i can remember only very small ones. 1cm long at the maximum. Although the speakers which are in there are deep, they only wedged in.  phew. like I said not the correct way to do it ... |
| Topic: Mounting replacement rear speakers in original position |
Dez
Replies: 9
Views: 199
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:18 pm Subject: Mounting replacement rear speakers in original position |
How do you get the mdf to stick to the panel...
I just screwed to where the mounts go, the bottom screw holes lined ip behind the pocket area, but i just put small self tappers on there. Sealed wit ... |
| Topic: Mounting replacement rear speakers in original position |
Dez
Replies: 9
Views: 199
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:45 pm Subject: Mounting replacement rear speakers in original position |
I just used some screws on mine but with a small legnth and maybe a washer or 2, held nicely without pushing trough fabric etc or coming loose for a good 4 year 
Not the correct way but hey ho. ... |
| Topic: coupe quattro rear brake caliper source. |
Dez
Replies: 5
Views: 144
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:50 am Subject: coupe quattro rear brake caliper source. |
Found this link for part no's
http://www.brakeworld.co.uk/brakeworld/xref/0009brak.htm
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| Topic: tie rod |
Dez
Replies: 3
Views: 156
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:31 pm Subject: tie rod |
| i got mine off ebay, and it has not failed me yet, have a butchers on there or something like patrco. |
| Topic: could the exhaust be the problem |
Dez
Replies: 28
Views: 712
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:30 pm Subject: could the exhaust be the problem |
| Is the timing set up to proper TDC. My 8v had all sorts of wierdness until timing was set properly |
| Topic: Idiot drunkards..sit ? on coupe wing!! & Donor spare fo |
Dez
Replies: 7
Views: 516
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:10 pm Subject: Idiot drunkards..sit ? on coupe wing!! & Donor spare fo |
feck me, if he sat on it he must have been about 30 stone  
any damage will ahve been with another car or kick etc.. remember you have a quality car there worth quite a bit when new. That m ... |
| Topic: Hazard switch bulb - driving me mad!! |
Dez
Replies: 5
Views: 489
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:03 pm Subject: Hazard switch bulb - driving me mad!! |
How much brighter??????? Remember the hazards light are supposed to be brighter so they are easier to find in a "hazard"
As far as I remember I havent changed hazard bulb and it is defniatl ... |
| Topic: Best method of cleaning injectors |
Dez
Replies: 10
Views: 572
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:58 pm Subject: Best method of cleaning injectors |
Although forte are generally recommended as top dog.
however if something is wrong somewhere something is wrong and you are just fudging it through MOT etc . although thats not too bad I got away ... |
| Topic: Blown Head Gasket! |
Dez
Replies: 18
Views: 737
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:15 pm Subject: Blown Head Gasket! |
Doesnt look too bad to me.
On the header tank i changed that stupid gay metal clip thing for a cable tie to stop the seepage. If your not getting lots of oily gunk mixed in the water your ok, as men ... |
| Topic: Oil catch tank |
Dez
Replies: 1
Views: 139
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:19 pm Subject: Oil catch tank |
Im looking into sticking one on the old beastie 2.0 8v
Its not really burning oil, but its getting on now, and I thought nows better than ever.
Does one just fit it in the breather pipe between cr ... |
| Topic: Quickie regarding Wishbone and Balljoint |
Dez
Replies: 5
Views: 346
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:36 pm Subject: Quickie regarding Wishbone and Balljoint |
Infact ignore that cambers the iny outy bit aint it.
Theres supposed to be a good place in keswick which has all that flash laser stuff, body repair specialists etc, think I'll have a bob through the ... |
| Topic: Quickie regarding Wishbone and Balljoint |
Dez
Replies: 5
Views: 346
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:21 pm Subject: Quickie regarding Wishbone and Balljoint |
ah balls no i didnt. its got well rusted marks though.
Am i correct in thinking wheel alignment.? or is that toe in and out. Come to think of it would they do camber alignment too. |
| Topic: Quickie regarding Wishbone and Balljoint |
Dez
Replies: 5
Views: 346
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:44 pm Subject: Quickie regarding Wishbone and Balljoint |
Disaster today - My wishbone snapped right near the busing area
Luckily I was at home, just bopped down off the kerb and uh oh. 
Taken it off and getting new wishbone to ... |
| Topic: How to get Cold air vents on a B3 like the B2's??? |
Dez
Replies: 2
Views: 285
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:09 pm Subject: How to get Cold air vents on a B3 like the B2's??? |
| I know what you mean. I love that cool head warm feet feeling in the winter. |
| Topic: rad fan switch |
Dez
Replies: 21
Views: 1397
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:06 pm Subject: rad fan switch |
| I think i used one of them plumbers wrench's on mine. dont need to be in super tight and no need to drain coolant if your quick, just make sure its cool when yo do it. |
| Topic: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
Dez
Replies: 10
Views: 839
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:35 pm Subject: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
Er Dez, HEEEELLLLLOOOO !! My mate works at EURO,what are you like matey
 oops |
| Topic: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
Dez
Replies: 10
Views: 839
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:45 pm Subject: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
Had a nosey today and confirmed the valve is leaking.
As i really do need it sorted fast I orderd one from euro carparts.
Everywhere else is NLA. 
And in the end I thought it'd be worth t ... |
| Topic: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
Dez
Replies: 10
Views: 839
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:09 pm Subject: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
This is the little pest according to Euro car parts, will have to double check tommorow.
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Audi_Coupe_2.0_1992/p/car-parts/brakes/brake-hydraulics/other-brake-hydr ... |
| Topic: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
Dez
Replies: 10
Views: 839
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:59 pm Subject: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
| yaaaay cheers mi lad. It's a proper stinker of a leak, thought the brake pedal felt a bit spongey yesterday, went to work, then when i got out of work theres a nice puddle under car, instantly recogni ... |
| Topic: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
Dez
Replies: 10
Views: 839
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:24 pm Subject: Brake fluid leak from rear.. help.. |
 I've got a brake fluid leak from that little boxy looking thing near the offside rear wheel, NOT the caliper, but Im assuming that thing which equalizers brake effort?
Is it repairable or time f ... |
| Topic: Accelerator cable/pedal 2.0ABK |
Dez
Replies: 3
Views: 731
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 1:11 pm Subject: Accelerator cable/pedal 2.0ABK |
| I believe it can be adjusted at the throttle body end. |
| Topic: Insurance gone up! |
Dez
Replies: 11
Views: 1431
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 1:09 pm Subject: Insurance gone up! |
best i could get mine at was about £384 third party. fully clean no claims too.  |
| Topic: soot problem |
Dez
Replies: 11
Views: 1276
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 10:16 am Subject: soot problem |
| If you can find a garage or someone with a laptop and the OBD plug get the codes checked and cleared. Then re-check them maybe a week later. If someone has took something off while engine is running i ... |
| Topic: White smoke under hard acceleration but oil and water ok |
Dez
Replies: 3
Views: 794
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:58 pm Subject: White smoke under hard acceleration but oil and water ok |
If it's white it points to condensation water etc. But with the recent weather shouldnt be happening much Maybe cos its the 2.6
You do get very scary amounts of steamy smoke at times ... |
| Topic: ECu temp sender |
Dez
Replies: 1
Views: 489
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:59 pm Subject: ECu temp sender |
| Anyone know what the resistance should be for ecu temp sender.? |
| Topic: STOLEN - Black 80 2.8 quattro |
Dez
Replies: 54
Views: 5723
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:31 pm Subject: STOLEN - Black 80 2.8 quattro |
thrilled you got it back pal, but as always theese scumbags never get the punishment they deserve.
Same as some benifits claimant the other wwek in the shop she said she wanted to get a job cos ... |
| Topic: Subframe mount help |
Dez
Replies: 6
Views: 781
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:09 am Subject: Subframe mount help |
cheers, it'll be front subframe bushs.
Wheres best place to get them from.? if its not much more it'd be sensible to go for poly type ones, but im happy with the ride as it stands now. |
| Topic: Subframe mount help |
Dez
Replies: 6
Views: 781
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:35 pm Subject: Subframe mount help |
hehe forgot car type. b4 80 coupe 2.0 8v
already got poly bush's in the wishbone bits, im going to have to have a look tommorow in the light. Could be subframe bush and im getting all confused. :ro ... |
| Topic: Subframe mount help |
Dez
Replies: 6
Views: 781
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:18 pm Subject: Subframe mount help |
Car failed its MOT.
Garage man said it needs a new front rear subframe mount. / rubber bush for that bit.? NOT sunbframe bush's.
Anyone know where I can get one from.? Preferably quick cos MOT ... |
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