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Check valves in the heads you say? Where are they located and are they hard to replace? I have a Tappet rattle that goes away not long after starting but if the oil is not sitting around in the head I ...

Pretty sure the cabrio already has a similar frame like this from the factory above the transmission tunnel under the dash...
The v6 came with a strut brace which made them feel much better, having d ...

Looked into chipping it and it's probably not possible due to it being the Bosch ecu. Sure the older version was easier chipped.

The engine is likely going to have to come out due to snapped studs ...

Right, I have my cab in bits, gearbox off, subframe off for a clutch change, I figure while it's in so many bits, it might be worth investigating if it's worth while porting the heads.

My plan is ...

From memory I'm pretty sure there's a selector switch on the back of the instrument cluster that allows you to select what the display should show...

The ADR from an A4 should be a straight swap, there's plenty of them lying about in breakers yards these days!

Yes, but they are still pretty soggy at the rear. Even after fitting poly bushes! I'll concentrate on getting rid of the roll at the front! I think...

Watch for the 2 tiny, properly awkward torx type screws at the bottom rear of the wing...!

Actually just re-read your question. I think the battery tray was probably moved to the front of the bay to avoid the MASSIVE inlet manifold on the 1.8 20v. The old 1.8 8v's had battery trays on the b ...

If it's a B5, the 1.8 20v is the exact same as went into the late B4 Cabrios - the ADR...

Attached is a shot of the engine bay from the one I was working on a few months back (long sold).

As yo ...

Get some pics up then!

Ok I know someone's done it on an 80 estate... http://www.audifans.net/ftopic-34793-next.html

Is this worth doing? Reading the thread he's saying that it was pretty tail happy afterwards, wondering ...

Since my post in 2011(!) I'm on my 4th one, and this ones getting kept. A lovely 2.8 in brilliant yellow.

Last time I needed a caliper carrier I pulled one from a 1.8 B5 A4.

No guaruntees of course but that's where I would start looking.

If sidrick is still on here he might be able to tell you wha ...

It's for sale up north in Scotland, just wondering if anyone recognises the car or has owned it!?

Did an HPI check and it has a worrying 17 previous keepers and has no history...

There's a fair few old Audi TV/Movie cars... The Ashes to Ashes quattro on ebay!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261651734224?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Anyone know the part number for the wheel? I'm thinking that not many breakers would readily identify the wheels as Bolero's so makes them hard to find.

Or... Anyone selling a good set!? Very Happy

Undoing all the bad work that's been done to this honest old 80 I got my hands on. Seems like a clown did the brakes. New callipers with seized sliders. What an idiot.

My problem is now with the b ...

ah the hardest part will be getting the front bearings and flange pressed. Cause I don't have a press! I'll just take the hub carriers off and take them to a garage.

After that it's all just stand ...

You can get the full set in 5 stud from Germany for about 400(ish), brand new old stock.

I'm tempted just to do the 5 stud conversion (I have all the gubbins lying) and be done with it! Smile

Is there any buckle / flat spot in the wheel? I actually have 2 spares but they are too far buckled to use. These wheels were quite soft! Oh and how much to post to Glasgow cause I know nobody that's ...

Where is the wheel and how much!? Smile

So driving along today, took a corner and found a large cunk of metal in the middle of the road a little too late.

http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/andrairvine/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg
...

Ah not actual springs but these wee gadgets: http://www.lambrettaspares.com/products/images/products/mbf/mbfsp6ext.jpg

You get tiny ones that sit in behind the two screws that hold in either gauge. ...

Your fuel filter will be where all the stuff at the bottom of the tank goes, might be worth replacing that before the hassle of removing the tank?

Chances are your gauge suffers from the bad connec ...

Hello all, I have an abk 2.0E engine which has a bad whine, it's also hesitant when you give the throttle a bit of a rev and is jumpy in traffic, so basically every time you want to change what the en ...

Did you have to take much out the arches or liners to get those 18s on it with it so low?

Exactly right, the two outside pins and no, I wouldn't be splashing out more! Just fixing the car up to sell to be honest, the wires are fine Smile

Seriously? Last time I bought a headlight after someone crashed into me it was £180 for a unit! Are they cheaper to buy in parts? I got an Audi 80 that's begging for projectors Smile

Welcome. Just about everything you list is a cheap fix and there's details here on how to sort. As for the electrics a couple of spring washers will sort the temp gauge (probably!) and the windows are ...

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Topic: AAH 2.8v6 engine loud tapping noise
andrewaudi Replies: 6 Views: 31639	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:21 pm Subject: AAH 2.8v6 engine loud tapping noise
andrewaudi Replies: 6 Views: 31639	Check valves in the heads you say? Where are they located and are they hard to replace? I have a Tappet rattle that goes away not long after starting but if the oil is not sitting around in the head I ...
Topic: Stiffening the Audi 80 Convertible Chassis
andrewaudi Replies: 2 Views: 17201	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:15 pm Subject: Stiffening the Audi 80 Convertible Chassis
andrewaudi Replies: 2 Views: 17201	Pretty sure the cabrio already has a similar frame like this from the factory above the transmission tunnel under the dash... The v6 came with a strut brace which made them feel much better, having d ...
Topic: 2.8 tuning....
andrewaudi Replies: 3 Views: 15417	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:35 pm Subject: 2.8 tuning....
andrewaudi Replies: 3 Views: 15417	Looked into chipping it and it's probably not possible due to it being the Bosch ecu. Sure the older version was easier chipped. The engine is likely going to have to come out due to snapped studs ...
Topic: 2.8 tuning....
andrewaudi Replies: 3 Views: 15417	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:38 pm Subject: 2.8 tuning....
andrewaudi Replies: 3 Views: 15417	Right, I have my cab in bits, gearbox off, subframe off for a clutch change, I figure while it's in so many bits, it might be worth investigating if it's worth while porting the heads. My plan is ...
Topic: Cabrio trip computer/Autocheck question
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 35459	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:36 pm Subject: Cabrio trip computer/Autocheck question
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 35459	From memory I'm pretty sure there's a selector switch on the back of the instrument cluster that allows you to select what the display should show...
Topic: Need an Adr 1.8L 20v engine for '99 Cabriolet!!
andrewaudi Replies: 4 Views: 16116	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:34 pm Subject: Need an Adr 1.8L 20v engine for '99 Cabriolet!!
andrewaudi Replies: 4 Views: 16116	The ADR from an A4 should be a straight swap, there's plenty of them lying about in breakers yards these days!
Topic: Cabby rear anti-roll bar?
andrewaudi Replies: 2 Views: 10507	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:56 pm Subject: Cabby rear anti-roll bar?
andrewaudi Replies: 2 Views: 10507	Yes, but they are still pretty soggy at the rear. Even after fitting poly bushes! I'll concentrate on getting rid of the roll at the front! I think...
Topic: Wing fitment for coupe do cabriolet ones fit.
andrewaudi Replies: 6 Views: 16356	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:19 pm Subject: Wing fitment for coupe do cabriolet ones fit.
andrewaudi Replies: 6 Views: 16356	Watch for the 2 tiny, properly awkward torx type screws at the bottom rear of the wing...!
Topic: A4 1.8 engine into 80 cab 1.8
andrewaudi Replies: 4 Views: 14454	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:03 pm Subject: A4 1.8 engine into 80 cab 1.8
andrewaudi Replies: 4 Views: 14454	Actually just re-read your question. I think the battery tray was probably moved to the front of the bay to avoid the MASSIVE inlet manifold on the 1.8 20v. The old 1.8 8v's had battery trays on the b ...
Topic: A4 1.8 engine into 80 cab 1.8
andrewaudi Replies: 4 Views: 14454	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:58 pm Subject: A4 1.8 engine into 80 cab 1.8
andrewaudi Replies: 4 Views: 14454	If it's a B5, the 1.8 20v is the exact same as went into the late B4 Cabrios - the ADR... Attached is a shot of the engine bay from the one I was working on a few months back (long sold). As yo ...
Topic: New owner and in love already!!
andrewaudi Replies: 2 Views: 10664	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:52 pm Subject: New owner and in love already!!
andrewaudi Replies: 2 Views: 10664	Get some pics up then!
Topic: Cabby rear anti-roll bar?
andrewaudi Replies: 2 Views: 10507	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:52 pm Subject: Cabby rear anti-roll bar?
andrewaudi Replies: 2 Views: 10507	Ok I know someone's done it on an 80 estate... http://www.audifans.net/ftopic-34793-next.html Is this worth doing? Reading the thread he's saying that it was pretty tail happy afterwards, wondering ...
Topic: How long do people own Cabs?
andrewaudi Replies: 21 Views: 54238	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:08 pm Subject: How long do people own Cabs?
andrewaudi Replies: 21 Views: 54238	Since my post in 2011(!) I'm on my 4th one, and this ones getting kept. A lovely 2.8 in brilliant yellow.
Topic: 5 Stud / S2 Conversions... Have they been discussed already?
andrewaudi Replies: 18 Views: 41784	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:36 pm Subject: 5 Stud / S2 Conversions... Have they been discussed already?
andrewaudi Replies: 18 Views: 41784	Last time I needed a caliper carrier I pulled one from a 1.8 B5 A4. No guaruntees of course but that's where I would start looking. If sidrick is still on here he might be able to tell you wha ...
Topic: Anyone recognise the quattro - D66XMV?
andrewaudi Replies: 1 Views: 16603	Forum: series2: 80, 90, Coupe Forum- including UR and Sport quattro Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:34 pm Subject: Anyone recognise the quattro - D66XMV?
andrewaudi Replies: 1 Views: 16603	It's for sale up north in Scotland, just wondering if anyone recognises the car or has owned it!? Did an HPI check and it has a worrying 17 previous keepers and has no history...
Topic: Alert! New Cabriolet owner!
andrewaudi Replies: 1 Views: 10980	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:43 am Subject: Alert! New Cabriolet owner!
andrewaudi Replies: 1 Views: 10980	There's a fair few old Audi TV/Movie cars... The Ashes to Ashes quattro on ebay! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261651734224?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Topic: A8 18inch Boleros
andrewaudi Replies: 0 Views: 12115	Forum: A5, S5, RS5, A7, S7, A8, S8, R8 plus others Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:41 am Subject: A8 18inch Boleros
andrewaudi Replies: 0 Views: 12115	Anyone know the part number for the wheel? I'm thinking that not many breakers would readily identify the wheels as Bolero's so makes them hard to find. Or... Anyone selling a good set!?
Topic: Brake bleed valves
andrewaudi Replies: 1 Views: 6076	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:34 pm Subject: Brake bleed valves
andrewaudi Replies: 1 Views: 6076	Undoing all the bad work that's been done to this honest old 80 I got my hands on. Seems like a clown did the brakes. New callipers with seized sliders. What an idiot. My problem is now with the b ...
Topic: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:47 am Subject: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	ah the hardest part will be getting the front bearings and flange pressed. Cause I don't have a press! I'll just take the hub carriers off and take them to a garage. After that it's all just stand ...
Topic: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:43 am Subject: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	You can get the full set in 5 stud from Germany for about 400(ish), brand new old stock. I'm tempted just to do the 5 stud conversion (I have all the gubbins lying) and be done with it!
Topic: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:40 pm Subject: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	Is there any buckle / flat spot in the wheel? I actually have 2 spares but they are too far buckled to use. These wheels were quite soft! Oh and how much to post to Glasgow cause I know nobody that's ...
Topic: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:53 pm Subject: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	Where is the wheel and how much!?
Topic: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 5:20 pm Subject: Smashed Bolero :-(
andrewaudi Replies: 11 Views: 33052	So driving along today, took a corner and found a large cunk of metal in the middle of the road a little too late. http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/andrairvine/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg ...
Topic: What's this button for????
andrewaudi Replies: 9 Views: 14926	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 11:39 am Subject: What's this button for????
andrewaudi Replies: 9 Views: 14926	Ah not actual springs but these wee gadgets: http://www.lambrettaspares.com/products/images/products/mbf/mbfsp6ext.jpg You get tiny ones that sit in behind the two screws that hold in either gauge. ...
Topic: What's this button for????
andrewaudi Replies: 9 Views: 14926	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:22 am Subject: What's this button for????
andrewaudi Replies: 9 Views: 14926	Your fuel filter will be where all the stuff at the bottom of the tank goes, might be worth replacing that before the hassle of removing the tank? Chances are your gauge suffers from the bad connec ...
Topic: Abk replace dizzy with electronic ignition?
andrewaudi Replies: 1 Views: 5315	Forum: Series 3 and 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:14 am Subject: Abk replace dizzy with electronic ignition?
andrewaudi Replies: 1 Views: 5315	Hello all, I have an abk 2.0E engine which has a bad whine, it's also hesitant when you give the throttle a bit of a rev and is jumpy in traffic, so basically every time you want to change what the en ...
Topic: Coilover's for my audi cabriolet,2.6 on an N reg plate,
andrewaudi Replies: 7 Views: 24238	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:13 pm Subject: Coilover's for my audi cabriolet,2.6 on an N reg plate,
andrewaudi Replies: 7 Views: 24238	Did you have to take much out the arches or liners to get those 18s on it with it so low?
Topic: High temperature gauge reading (car not overheating!)
andrewaudi Replies: 5 Views: 16474	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:44 pm Subject: High temperature gauge reading (car not overheating!)
andrewaudi Replies: 5 Views: 16474	Exactly right, the two outside pins and no, I wouldn't be splashing out more! Just fixing the car up to sell to be honest, the wires are fine
Topic: Greetings from a Cabriolet Newbie
andrewaudi Replies: 10 Views: 22888	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:42 pm Subject: Greetings from a Cabriolet Newbie
andrewaudi Replies: 10 Views: 22888	Seriously? Last time I bought a headlight after someone crashed into me it was £180 for a unit! Are they cheaper to buy in parts? I got an Audi 80 that's begging for projectors
Topic: Greetings from a Cabriolet Newbie
andrewaudi Replies: 10 Views: 22888	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:23 pm Subject: Greetings from a Cabriolet Newbie
andrewaudi Replies: 10 Views: 22888	Welcome. Just about everything you list is a cheap fix and there's details here on how to sort. As for the electrics a couple of spring washers will sort the temp gauge (probably!) and the windows are ...