Ruby Red Audi S2 Avant

[Michael S2]

Another job that has been on the to do list for years is my mpg display has been needing replaced due to it bleeding out.

I've had the new part for a couple of years so it's about the time I got it fitted.

Has anyone sourced a replacement clock display? Mines has bled out too.

https://www.s2forum.com/forum/techni...-display/page3

Post #39 by mdz in this old thread really explains it clearly how to replace the culprit screen. Thanks for your help.

[Michael S2]

Cheer's Michael, It's good to be back.

As long as the engine is clean inside mate, that's what really matters, as you know I've never been into the whole detailing thing myself either, though that might actually change once I get my RS2 restored.

I'm hoping to make it up to Scotland latter this year in my 2.8 100 Avant mobile home, will drop you a PM well in advance if and when I do start to make plans as it would be good to meet for a coffee and chat.

Absolutely Kit, I don't mind polishing the outside, but I never get round to the engine bay. Had a top end rebuild a couple of years ago and runs very nicely still.

Always enjoyed meeting up with you so let me know later in year. A coffee and a chat sounds good. C4 has masses of room to make it a good mobile home. Great tool for that job.

[anthonys2]

Hi Anthony, still very much love driving it but I would consider selling at right price. Just don't get the time to enjoy it these days as I'm busy with other things.

Keep it lol!! My favourite Avant and such a gorgeous colour Michael

[Michael S2]

You planning on keeping the S2 now Michael?

Hi Anthony, still very much love driving it but I would consider selling at right price. Just don't get the time to enjoy it these days as I'm busy with other things.

[K Simmonds]

Great to see you back regularly Kit. Place was never the same without your posts. It's not driven as regular as it used to be and rarely in winter for the last 3 years. I don't think I've ever properly cleaned the engine bay to be honest. I might get round to it one day

Cheer's Michael, It's good to be back.

As long as the engine is clean inside mate, that's what really matters, as you know I've never been into the whole detailing thing myself either, though that might actually change once I get my RS2 restored.

I'm hoping to make it up to Scotland latter this year in my 2.8 100 Avant mobile home, will drop you a PM well in advance if and when I do start to make plans as it would be good to meet for a coffee and chat.

[anthonys2]

You planning on keeping the S2 now Michael?

[Michael S2]

Great to see you back regularly Kit. Place was never the same without your posts. It's not driven as regular as it used to be and rarely in winter for the last 3 years. I don't think I've ever properly cleaned the engine bay to be honest. I might get round to it one day

[K Simmonds]

Good to see your still about Michael, that engine bay looks like your car is driven regularly on salty Scottish roads.

[Michael S2]

Been inspired by the burst in activity from fellow members cracking on with work on their S2s. Thought it was about time I got a few jobs done.

I remember someone pointing out to me that my brake fluid appeared green which I thought doesn't sound good so got around to flushing it. Well it was actually blue. Turns out this isn't as strange as I first thought as it used to be possible to buy "super blue racing fluid". As it's no longer sold in UK I used fluid which succeeded it. Put the new broke bleeder to the test.

Fitted a new mfts sensor as my gauge seemed inconsistent. Some days it seems to read about right and other days a lot higher. New Behr part should hopefully do the trick.

I've read it's possible to get a deep 29mm socket on but I can't see how that's possible with everything in the way. Even though I don't run the radiator air ducts access is still tight. I removed a couple of parts and was able to get the old one cracked off with an adjustable wrench as I don't have a 29mm spanner.


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[Michael S2]

Unfortunately not John. They have to be adjusted before inserting into strut housing. Bit of a pain if you find them not to your liking but I believe the consensus is 1 turn back from fully turned clockwise. Obviously everyone has different preferences though

[John.]

Turned them fully clockwise (hardest setting I think), then 1 turn back. Seems a good balance and not too harsh at all.

These are adjustable on the car ? I had Konis on a Manta a long time ago and they were set before fitting, to readjust you had to take them off again!

[Michael S2]

Will update once tracking is done as it's a bit off. First impressions are a big improvement over the OE Boge's that they replaced.

Turned them fully clockwise (hardest setting I think), then 1 turn back. Seems a good balance and not too harsh at all.

[John.]

Keen to hear your thoughts on the Konis. Pictures when you're ready !

[Michael S2]

Avant revival time. Not been much happening with the S2 in the last year or 2.
Spring 2019:
We determined the head gasket was the reason for me having to top the coolant up now and again. Sure enough when we pulled the head off the gasket had gone a bit to the outside of block but not to the bores.
Head received a very light skim. Upon inspection the bores and block were in amazing condition (especially considering its on 224k miles!)

Head rebuilt and fitted along with the Wagner exhaust manifold. New timing belt kit etc.

Then I maybe put 1000 miles on it and parked it in my garage. Life changes meant I only started it up and took it for a some short drives now and again.

Spring 2021:
Time to get the S2 back on the road. Needed a replacement rear brake caliper and 1 front shock was knackered so fitted a new pair of Koni adjustables. Passed MOT!

I forgot how much I enjoy driving this car. Back as my daily again. Needs a good wash and then I can post some new photos up.

[Evolveo]

Time ago i bought gaskets from ebay.After 20000 still without problems.