New shocks, calliper and a fuel pump relay!

Rapidresto · 05-05-12, 08:47 AM

I first posted these back in the early days of classic Audi in 2007 when I was rolling around in a 2.3 coupe and a 80 avant!

They have sat in the various sheds / garages across the country ever since and whilst the boxes have become a little more tatty the parts are still spot on.

Fuel Pump relay - Brand new in box, slotted it in to check mine wasnt at fault but it wasnt the relay that was causing the trouble (turned out to be a dodgy breather pipe) genuine vag, brought for 91 2.3 ng engine, but i'm sure it'll fit others. Cost me a small fortune, but yours for just £10.

new front shock inserts (brought for 95 80 avant tdi but may fit others) sachs / boge £20 pair.

New front caliper (girling) (brought for the coupe but will also fit others) offside £20

will post (via courier at very reasonable cost) / can be collected from Telford.

CharlesK · 06-05-12, 10:41 AM

Might be interested in the shocks for my 100 Quattro. How do you go about changing the shockies on these?

Rapidresto · 06-05-12, 08:41 PM

The shocks are inserts, you have to take the strut out and the spring off (using spring compressors) swap the inserts and rebuild.

spink · 06-05-12, 09:09 PM

front shocks on type 44s and c4s can be changed in 5 minutes or under using the special tool

Rapidresto · 06-05-12, 09:31 PM

5 mins! That's some special tool.

spink · 06-05-12, 10:16 PM

my apologies,i meant 4 minutes

spink · 06-05-12, 10:41 PM

http://www.samstagsales.com/images/vw_matra_2069a.jpg

urS6 · 07-05-12, 12:32 AM

I've got the tool - used it about four times now. I've always had to replace more stuff than just the insert, so I've never got close to the fabled 5 mins. It is MUCH nicer to use than a humongous Stilson and saves you cringing with embarrassment whenever friends spot the tell-tale teeth marks on the cap.

Lots of people have made their own 2069. See http://forums.quattroworld.com/a6100/threads/2.phtml.

spink · 07-05-12, 08:34 AM

it has got to be the most useful special tool i have come across,the same thing is available for the b3/b4(87+) chassis but i am not sure it will be as easy to do as on the t44/c4

only problem i came across once was a shock was seized into the strut.Had to attach an engine crane to it which nearly lifted the car off the ground before it came out

just noticed samstag say both tools are now both defunkt,so they try and sell you a pair of spring compressors instead

RetroAuto · 07-05-12, 09:31 AM

Could do with the relay for the project right now,

Rob would probably take all if you speak to him.

06-05-12, 10:41 AM	#2
CharlesK Grown up member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Angus, Scotland Posts: 44	Might be interested in the shocks for my 100 Quattro. How do you go about changing the shockies on these?

06-05-12, 08:41 PM	#3
Rapidresto Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Telford Posts: 135	The shocks are inserts, you have to take the strut out and the spring off (using spring compressors) swap the inserts and rebuild.

06-05-12, 09:09 PM	#4
spink Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,525	front shocks on type 44s and c4s can be changed in 5 minutes or under using the special tool

06-05-12, 09:31 PM	#5
Rapidresto Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Telford Posts: 135	5 mins! That's some special tool.

06-05-12, 10:16 PM	#6
spink Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,525	my apologies,i meant 4 minutes

06-05-12, 10:41 PM	#7
spink Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,525	http://www.samstagsales.com/images/vw_matra_2069a.jpg

07-05-12, 12:32 AM	#8
urS6 Grown up member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 115	I've got the tool - used it about four times now. I've always had to replace more stuff than just the insert, so I've never got close to the fabled 5 mins. It is MUCH nicer to use than a humongous Stilson and saves you cringing with embarrassment whenever friends spot the tell-tale teeth marks on the cap. Lots of people have made their own 2069. See http://forums.quattroworld.com/a6100/threads/2.phtml.

07-05-12, 08:34 AM	#9
spink Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,525	it has got to be the most useful special tool i have come across,the same thing is available for the b3/b4(87+) chassis but i am not sure it will be as easy to do as on the t44/c4 only problem i came across once was a shock was seized into the strut.Had to attach an engine crane to it which nearly lifted the car off the ground before it came out just noticed samstag say both tools are now both defunkt,so they try and sell you a pair of spring compressors instead

07-05-12, 09:31 AM	#10
RetroAuto Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Telford Posts: 639	Could do with the relay for the project right now, Rob would probably take all if you speak to him.