My Coupe project

[K Simmonds]

Well that was an hour pleasantly wasted catching up with your progress, all very, very tidy I have to say, how you find time to take the pic's and do the work is really impressive. I was planning on getting up early and going for a walk as I've a nasty cold I've just shaken off, however it's pissing down ATM so coffee and fire it is for now.

My left elbow still has to kept warm or it hurt's, or hurt's more I should say, still it's much better than it was. Have even been considering going back to work a couple of days a week, more for the social side than anything, though it would do me good to get my hands moving now they have at least healed up.

[Tractor Dave]

Not much progress to report. The little things seem to take the longest time.
New air filter and boost pipes fitted back.




Made a little bracket to support the wires as this holder normally sits on the oil cooler bracket.


And made a start on the plumbing for my replacement oil cooler.



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[Tractor Dave]

Got the radiator in and all the plumbing done.
I’ve replaced all the fittings for stainless.
I have used the 7a hose as I’m deleting the aux.







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[newsh]

PCV pipes are usually rotten because of the hot oil vapours going through them. That why I usually don’t Boost leak test with the PCV connected at the MAF hose. PCV system only ever sees vacuum so it doesn’t need to hold boost.. Apart from the one way valve!

First time I ever did a boost leak test in my 3B was at Greg’s garage meet. There was a flatulent pop and the main T shaped hose just fell apart, it was just made of gloop.

[Tractor Dave]

It’s definitely worth looking under the hose clips for splits, I’ve had a few leaks “hidden” by the clips. The right angle rubber ISV hose is a favourite. As is the TB hose.

Everything is getting a health check and I'm replacing all the vac pipes

[newsh]

It’s definitely worth looking under the hose clips for splits, I’ve had a few leaks “hidden” by the clips. The right angle rubber ISV hose is a favourite. As is the TB hose.

[steve briance]

Nice to see a Wahler thermostat in there - im amazed how much better my car is for having one, anything else would be letting down the rest of the car youve put so much work into

[Tractor Dave]

Steering rod ball joints needed some weight under them to do up.


I tightened up the adjusters in the same position as before but will be going for alignment when everything is done.

Made a start on the front.
Thermostat replaced with a new one.


Found this hose split.


Luckily, I happened to have some new the same size knocking about.


Re fitted the hoses to the new after run pump. New header tank.


I also replaced the short length of pipe from the PAS reservoir to the cooler pipe (that had been leaking for a long time.
Made a start prepping the radiator cowl for fitting to the new old stock behr radiator that I bought from Bertman (thanks mate).



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[Tractor Dave]

Front brakes fitted.
I would like to say it was a simple job but it didn’t quite go to plan and took me most of the day.
First I fitted the carrier brackets the wrong way around. After a bit of head scratching and a text to error it was sorted. Then, powder coat was so thick it required some cleaning to get the carrier to sit right. Next problem was that the brake pipe holders needed adjustment to make them work with the HEL line.


Basically converted the closed hole to open like below as the HEL fittings are too big to pass through the holes.


I still need to sort where the HEL line meets the original hard pipe as the HEL fittings don’t sit in the brackets the same way so you can't use the spring.


Disc weighs a ton!


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[Henkjan]

I have Zimmermann on my S2, and had them also on various other Audis. Can recommend them

[B5NUT]

Got you that makes sense. Unfortunately for the standard callipers the Brembo discs are NLA. Went with Zimmermann in the end which I think are a good brand.

[Tractor Dave]

Were you able to find any front Brembo discs?

Yes but for my Porsche brakes

[B5NUT]

Were you able to find any front Brembo discs?

[Tractor Dave]

Back brakes all done. New Brembo discs and pads. Calipers and carriers overhauled, new bolts.


I had to replace one abs sensor that didn’t survive earth re entry. I picked up one on eBay for a good price but had to swap the plug over as it was different. I tied string to the old one before pulling it through to aid fitting the new one.



I replaced all the cages and used ceramic grease (non conducive) to reduce corrosion and aid future removal.



I made a start fitting the exhaust. These are the cats that were on my Avant as one cat was missing and one had nothing inside. I fitted RS2 cats on the Avant.



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[Tractor Dave]

Struts all together and fitted on the car.

I’ve used Lago Blue’s strut mount savers again. They are still going strong on the Avant after a few years and it seems a no brainier not to use them when doing this job. Easy to fit, reasonable price and detailed instructions (unlike Koni). What’s not to like?









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