my new car

[Erikb]

Ok thanks martin,

I will check the hoses as soon as i have the car.

I am really a rookie on this, but the boostgauge do you have to buy it, or can they check it in the garage. I have seen a few subaru's with such a device in the car.

[s2carlo]

Same advice I just gave.
They know what they are talking about!

I wouldn't know about boost safety ; i always drive about 15 km before i floor it, the engine is warm then.

For technical questions you can search this forum or talk to Audiparts ( located in Erp , Brabant ) ; i never had problems with my wastegate ( or spring ) so i wouldn't know how this problem feels like. ( BMW 330i can't get past me so i think everything is still OK ??)

I believe there's no full power in 1st gear ; but i never tried it. It is hard to believe but i never floored it on a dry road just to see how quick it really goes from 0 - 100 km/h. ( and i have my car for 3 years now ) I like to drive fast but curves are more fun and tyres are cheaper than clutches / drivetrains.
But everybody should have their own fun.

Let Audiparts have a look at your car ; they get most of the S-models for maintenance and tuning in their workshop.

Good Luck
Patrick

[Erikb]

I just picked up the car. Everything seemed to be ok, didnt had problems or heared any strange noises. Only when the car is warm there is a water temperature warning light blinking in the small orange screen. The temperature of the water does not exceed over 85 degrees, the oil temperature reach 80 and is stabel.

[Beetie]

Just make sure the water level is ok, as when it gets warm it will go down and put the sensor on.....

[Erikb]

Ok, i will check that. Can I just fill it up with any kind of cooling fluid.

[Beetie]

Ok, i will check that. Can I just fill it up with any kind of cooling fluid.

Id check amount of coolant in the water and top up with either water or coolant additive...... Make sure its the right additive, it should say in the manual or on www.s2central.com

[Erikb]

Ok, it was just under the minimum I filled it up, did a short ride everything was fine.

I have airco in the car, but its not working, what are the most common problems. The device itself works great. But it isnt blowing cold air.

[rotoryboy]

I have aircon in the car, but its not working, what are the most common problems. The device itself works great. But it isnt blowing cold air.

Ooooh I sense a new thread.

Aircon is a nightmare on the S2 for some reason, most ofthe guys just take it out due to weight. Good luck

[s4_rider]

Erik,

I drive a chiptuned S4 (1992).
I have about the same boost as Carlo, 1.7 bar overpressure.
It is tuned by RICA in Wateringen.
Stay away from Audi dealers, or dealers in general.
Try indeed audiparts in Erp.
I have good experiences with them.
Use ron 98 fuel for a tuned engine.

Regards,

Ronald

[Erikb]

Erik,

I drive a chiptuned S4 (1992).
I have about the same boost as Carlo, 1.7 bar overpressure.
It is tuned by RICA in Wateringen.
Stay away from Audi dealers, or dealers in general.
Try indeed audiparts in Erp.
I have good experiences with them.
Use ron 98 fuel for a tuned engine.

Regards,

Ronald

Thanks for the info. I will make an appointment soon, I still have the problem with the coolant. It is now leaking as hell, I refilled but its now coming I think out one of the hoses of the right side (when you stand infront of the car) just behint the ven. Could it be some kind of overpressure. It wasnt at the beginning?

[Erikb]

Is there maybe a picture / drawing of the engine with the hoses so I can see which hose it can be.

[Stick Insect]

I have airco in the car, but its not working, what are the most common problems. The device itself works great. But it isnt blowing cold air.

Erik, this is usually due to the gas leaking away. Get the system checked and re gassed. About £80 I think..

HTH

David

[Erikb]

Erik, this is usually due to the gas leaking away. Get the system checked and re gassed. About £80 I think..

HTH

David

Thanks David , I will take contact with an aircon specialist. First I have to deal with the coolant that is leaking out of the system . I thought I found a picture of the a 3b engine somewhere on this forum of on cental.net, but I cant find it anymore. Does someone know where I can find this.

[newsh]

Can you describe where the coolant is leaking from?

[Erikb]

It is just behind the radiator with the ven, when you stand infront of the car it is on the right side. It is under the coolant deposit.