Ruby Red Audi S2 Avant

[andy10v]

One rather odd thing is there was a spacer behind the crank pulley which the mechanic said should not be there. This was causing my timing belt to run out of line with the cam pulley. This has obviously been like this for a long time, i had noticed that the belt has eaten through the front cover a bit, but i thought maybe the cover was deformed rather than the belt wasn't running true.

I supplied a new pulley and bolt, but when he fitted these without the spacer the engine wouldn't turn over (by hand). So he made a much smaller shim than the spacer previously fitted and the engine turned over and belt is now perfectly aligned with cam pulley.

There is a 3mm friction washer which goes on the end of the crank.

Where did he put his new spacer?

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

All sounds good Mike what with the heavy duty servicing and now she's pulling like a train. Did you get down to the why the washer/spacer was there on the crank pulley. I think some of these engine have to have a diamond washer in that area?

[Michael S2]

Certainly noticeably quicker now, pulls like a train! These engines will run a tooth or 2 out no problems i think. Good to know it's spot on now though. Maybe the next Scottish meet will be in Wales I would love to drive some of the roads down there again.

Great to see your avant John.

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Nice pictures John.

[Tonybolony]

Got my car back today. Turns out my timing was 1 tooth out and it does seem to be going that bit better.

One rather odd thing is there was a spacer behind the crank pulley which the mechanic said should not be there. This was causing my timing belt to run out of line with the cam pulley. This has obviously been like this for a long time, i had noticed that the belt has eaten through the front cover a bit, but i thought maybe the cover was deformed rather than the belt wasn't running true.

I supplied a new pulley and bolt, but when he fitted these without the spacer the engine wouldn't turn over (by hand). So he made a much smaller shim than the spacer previously fitted and the engine turned over and belt is now perfectly aligned with cam pulley.

Just wondered if anyone has heard of this has before?

Hi Mike,
A tooth out???
I didn't change the belt during my time with her, which points towards it being a tooth out during that period! I think we both know that there was no shortage of Horses then. Doesn't make sense
Is she a bit quicker now, or a LOT quicker??

It's also about time you brought her back down South for me (and probably Kit) to see her again, Eh?????

[John.]

[Michael S2]

Gearbox is now much smoother after the fluid change. Just slips into gear much nicer, before a bit of effort was needed.

One of my front shocks was absolutely goosed, so replaced both fronts and it is much nicer to drive, corners much flatter. New top mounts at the same time. I'll try and post a photo of the top mounts they were knackered.

[Michael S2]

Got my car back today. Turns out my timing was 1 tooth out and it does seem to be going that bit better.

One rather odd thing is there was a spacer behind the crank pulley which the mechanic said should not be there. This was causing my timing belt to run out of line with the cam pulley. This has obviously been like this for a long time, i had noticed that the belt has eaten through the front cover a bit, but i thought maybe the cover was deformed rather than the belt wasn't running true.

I supplied a new pulley and bolt, but when he fitted these without the spacer the engine wouldn't turn over (by hand). So he made a much smaller shim than the spacer previously fitted and the engine turned over and belt is now perfectly aligned with cam pulley.

Just wondered if anyone has heard of this has before?

[Michael S2]

My new method is replace things before they break

Genuine Bosch lamda sensor:

[Michael S2]

New crank seal and camshaft seal

[Michael S2]

How did the service go, Mike?

All Ok??

Any more photo's?

Drop car off tomorrow morning for the work Tony. Hoping everything going well i can collect again next weekend. Might go via the Clyde Tunnel just for the sound

Plenty photos on the recent Scotland Tour thread

[Tonybolony]

How did the service go, Mike?

All Ok??

Any more photo's?

[John.]

No it was this guy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MEYLE-...item2a1d9eb2ed

Ok, cheers.

[Tun]

Great, think I'll just go ahead and get that. Gauge works but I can't help but replace things before they give me grief !
Is the e-bay link the actual seller you got yours from??

No it was this guy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MEYLE-...item2a1d9eb2ed

[John.]

John I replaced the MFTS on my 90 (7a) earlier this year with a Meyle one off ebay for £25. It sorted out my gauge issues and still fine now.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEYLE-AUDI...item3cfa285d34

Great, think I'll just go ahead and get that. Gauge works but I can't help but replace things before they give me grief !
Is the e-bay link the actual seller you got yours from??