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Forum: Suspension & Brakes 27-07-22, 07:40 PM

Replies: 7 Top mount tool size for b2 CQ ? Views: 1,126 Posted By Groundhog Unlikely, what happens, if one is not careful, is... Unlikely, what happens, if one is not careful, is when the nylock nut is screwed down the strut centre turns but the gland nut stays gripped to the mount thus unscrewing it. It is vital that when...

Forum: Transmission 25-07-22, 11:28 AM

Replies: 45 Ur MB hydraulic clutch adjustment Views: 5,651 Posted By Groundhog The master cylinder rod just rests in a cup in... The master cylinder rod just rests in a cup in the end of the master cylinder piston hence why I said when changing the cylinder one discards the threaded rod that comes with the new cylinder and...

Forum: Transmission 24-07-22, 03:28 PM

Replies: 45 Ur MB hydraulic clutch adjustment Views: 5,651 Posted By Groundhog I assume you mean master?…….in all the many... I assume you mean master?…….in all the many hundreds of master cylinders I changed ‘back then’ I discarded the threaded pin that came with the cylinder and left the original attached to the pedal. It...

Forum: Transmission 24-07-22, 01:19 PM

Replies: 45 Ur MB hydraulic clutch adjustment Views: 5,651 Posted By Groundhog You cannot adjust the clutch per-se, you can only... You cannot adjust the clutch per-se, you can only adjust the free play which in any event should never need doing. I assume you have a little free play? And I assume the clutch pedal is level with...

Forum: Interior 01-08-21, 01:54 PM

Replies: 10 Unlocking & Door Card removal advice (B4 Coupe) Views: 4,146 Posted By Groundhog I thought he was trying to get into the passenger... I thought he was trying to get into the passenger door......or have I misunderstood the post?

Forum: Interior 01-08-21, 10:53 AM

Replies: 10 Unlocking & Door Card removal advice (B4 Coupe) Views: 4,146 Posted By Groundhog When you say ‘central locking unit’ do you mean... When you say ‘central locking unit’ do you mean the pump? If so can you not introduce air to the pipe that exits the pump to operate the system - or is it more broke than that.

Forum: Transmission 24-06-21, 07:59 AM

Replies: 19 B2 90Q rear gearbox seal Views: 4,305 Posted By Groundhog Sorry to hear it wasn’t successful. It would seem... Sorry to hear it wasn’t successful. It would seem someone has been there before you and failed. The split bolt, I suspect, is as a result of a previous removal, I’m guessing someone hammered...

Forum: Transmission 22-06-21, 04:54 PM

Replies: 19 B2 90Q rear gearbox seal Views: 4,305 Posted By Groundhog The idea is that, in normal circumstances, one... The idea is that, in normal circumstances, one would back the bolts out as far as possible so they are clear of the housing and then drop the damper block with the bolts still in. To replace put the...

Forum: Transmission 22-06-21, 03:20 PM

Replies: 19 B2 90Q rear gearbox seal Views: 4,305 Posted By Groundhog Cap head bolts are usually harder than standard... Cap head bolts are usually harder than standard bolts so make sure you have a keen drill and bit. If you have one a number 8 multi splined sockets ( used on drive shaft bolts) it can be hammered into...

Forum: Transmission 22-06-21, 02:35 PM

Replies: 19 B2 90Q rear gearbox seal Views: 4,305 Posted By Groundhog This was a common fault back in the day, either... This was a common fault back in the day, either you could not shift the bolts at all or they fell out. Almost certainly the leak is because of the bolt problem. 8 times out of 10 dealing with the...

Forum: Technical Info 07-05-21, 11:25 AM

Replies: 3 Tracking 1988 MB Engined car Views: 1,604 Posted By Groundhog Must say ‘Kwik-fit’ and ‘trust’ are not words I... Must say ‘Kwik-fit’ and ‘trust’ are not words I would normally use in the same sentence.

Forum: General Chat 08-04-21, 10:02 PM

Replies: 3 RIP David Sutton :-( Views: 1,216 Posted By Groundhog Very much saddened by his passing. I started... Very much saddened by his passing. I started working for him in the early eighties and did so on and off over the years, he was also a good friend not just a boss. I am fully aware he was not...

Forum: Rally chat 27-02-21, 12:02 PM

Replies: 6 Hannu Mikkola passes Views: 2,300 Posted By Groundhog Very sad indeed. I had been told some time ago he... Very sad indeed. I had been told some time ago he wasn’t well but still a shock. Obviously the more poignant because of the years I worked with him both back in the day and since. He took his ‘job’...

Forum: Transmission 26-02-21, 12:05 PM

Replies: 17 How to for Clutch slave and master cylinder replacement Views: 4,452 Posted By Groundhog The slave is at the top of the gearbox not the... The slave is at the top of the gearbox not the side ( typo? ) yours will be retained by a bolt which is easier to deal with than the early ones that were held by a roll pin. As above loosen the pipe...

Forum: Engine 19-10-20, 07:26 PM

Replies: 20 Re-shim tappets Views: 5,805 Posted By Groundhog Yes that’s correct all the VW and Audi’s were the... Yes that’s correct all the VW and Audi’s were the same.

Forum: Engine 01-10-20, 04:16 PM

Replies: 20 Re-shim tappets Views: 5,805 Posted By Groundhog Mine are near Daventry close to junction 16 M1. I... Mine are near Daventry close to junction 16 M1. I have never had to do it but I guess any method that levers the bucket down enough to get the shim out could work....perhaps!

Forum: Engine 30-09-20, 07:40 PM

Replies: 20 Re-shim tappets Views: 5,805 Posted By Groundhog The two tools are different. The cranked one is... The two tools are different. The cranked one is for early engines and diesels, the strait one for later engines - the heads were slightly different. It has been some years but I’m sure with a bit of...

Forum: Engine 30-09-20, 12:03 PM

Replies: 20 Re-shim tappets Views: 5,805 Posted By Groundhog 2078 is the tool you need, the other cranked one... 2078 is the tool you need, the other cranked one Can be used but isn’t ideal. Taking the cam out is an option but not ideal if you are not confident. Obviously not having a box of shims is a draw...

Forum: Audi sport & history 26-07-20, 04:47 PM

Replies: 21 How to id ex-rally cars Views: 16,772 Posted By Groundhog Sorry my bad should have been spelt recce short... Sorry my bad should have been spelt recce short for reconnaissance. The race would have been driven before hand by the driver and co-driver and notes taken on turns, angle of turns, dips, bumps etc...

Forum: Audi sport & history 26-07-20, 10:42 AM

Replies: 21 How to id ex-rally cars Views: 16,772 Posted By Groundhog David Sutton Motorsport went bust ( although... David Sutton Motorsport went bust ( although there are other David Sutton businesses still operating)so it is unlikely any record of cars that were modified survived other than in his head or...

Forum: Audi sport & history 26-07-20, 08:45 AM

Replies: 21 How to id ex-rally cars Views: 16,772 Posted By Groundhog As with anything old and potentially valuable you... As with anything old and potentially valuable you need documented provenance to assure value and authenticity. Very few ‘rally cars’ have this and I can assure you there are plenty out there that are...

Forum: Engine 09-04-20, 04:31 PM

Replies: 8 Ignition timing question Views: 2,277 Posted By Groundhog Timing should indeed be 18 degrees retarded to 10... Timing should indeed be 18 degrees retarded to 10 for unleaded. In practice the less you have to retard it the better (from a performance point). Historically it used to be possible to set the timing...

Forum: Engine 25-09-19, 01:15 PM

Replies: 10 mixture screw fell off inside airbox Views: 4,018 Posted By Groundhog Why do you think the meter head should not be... Why do you think the meter head should not be turned upside down? If a meter head is ‘full of crud’ then one has got some very serious problems with the fuel system. In fact if you are going to...

Forum: Suspension & Brakes 24-09-19, 07:53 PM

Replies: 14 Changing the front subframe bushes -easy or big job? Views: 5,374 Posted By Groundhog ...........sorry meant gearbox mounts not engine... ...........sorry meant gearbox mounts not engine mounts.

Forum: Suspension & Brakes 24-09-19, 06:09 PM

Replies: 14 Changing the front subframe bushes -easy or big job? Views: 5,374 Posted By Groundhog Just to clarify, the ‘bushes’ you link to on... Just to clarify, the ‘bushes’ you link to on e-bay and in the schematic diagram is an engine mount not a sub frame bush! Which is it that you are replacing?

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