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Jesus I thought this forum was full of helpful mature people. In several years of being on the forum I have never had an off remark. Nor have I given one. I am happy to work on the vehicle and was doing the homework. We learn by asking questions and putting what we learn into practice. Not by some condescending keyboard warrior having a rant. I'll sign off from this thread I think. To the others thank you.
You asked the questions, you were given a helpful hand and a direction by John, yet you didn't read the link and came back and asked a question which proved you didn't read it...
Do the ur owner a favour and admit you don't know what you are doing. This is how the poor things get fecked up...
Don't give a rats ***, you are playing with someone's pride and joy. If you can't be arsed to do the basic homework on a WR then you should not be allowed anywhere near one.
Get it wrong and you mess up a good car for someone.
Do your homework, read up on each variant and learn the differences..... You are not going to learn a thing asking about an ur here. Totally different to an S2.
I refuse to get involved in the arguing. I deal with Pillocks in my day job so don't need it out of work.
I spent a couple of hours on her today after doing a few other car jobs.
In short some Herbert has botched a great many things and mice have had a go at some wiring in the engine bay.
I set up the static timing ( the dizzy wasn't bolted tight and was rotating on its own!). It still would not start.
So I checked for fuel and each injector was supplying fuel. Then I did a compression check, all good.
Next I tested for spark.. Nowt on cylinder 1, or any others for that matter.
I checked and found the coil gave a good healthy spark. However the LT lead is screwed, each HT is scrap and it had the wrong dizzy cap. I replaced the HT leads and dizzy cap and she tried to fire with a fat spark on cylinder 1,4 and 5.
The spark in 2 and 3 was all over the shop. However I then discovered the brand new plugs someone has fitted are for a Subaru Impreza Turbo??!!
I also found the crank sensor wasn't bolted to the box and the closed throttle switch needs adjusting. Oh nd two big vacuum leaks. In short she needs a lot of love.
I'll order the correct plugs a LT lead and grab some vac piping tomorrow.
And yet you're are wasting your time still and haven't read or learned a thing.
Is the engine airtight?
Have you actually done a stumble test?
Does it have the correct plugs?
Have you checked the static fuel pressures..... So many basics you have not looked at, even with all the information presented to you.
Rather than calling names and posting what a hero you are.... Go and read how to actually work on a WR
Without the crank sensor bolted on it had no chance of starting. If the ecu doesn't see the sensor it will stop telling the coil to spark. Probably why the plugs/leads aren't sparking properly ( though obviously fitting the correct ones will help).
The mice have made a right mess of the HT and LT leads. Tbh it's a neglected example. I'm sure it will get there. Once I can it to run on its own I'll check the finer points.
Hi guys I'm still battling away with this one. I had her running but not idling but discovered that 4 of the 5 injectors had a terrible spray pattern. However she's back to no spark at the plugs again. Strangely I have a really good spark from the LT lead. The cap and rotor arm are new as are the leads and plugs. I have worked through this guide step by step and everything checks out.
Audi WR-engined ur-quattro 1980-1987 MAC-01 engine Control Unit description and diagnostics - some relevance to North American. Swedish and Swiss WX engine
I'm at a loss I keep coming back to the distributor but hall sender works correctly.
Any ideas? Regards Steven
Jesus christ if you are having to ask this many basic questions then you shouldn't be anywhere near an ur quattro.
Tell the owner that they should take it somewhere that knows the basics.
If you can't read and understand Phil Payne's website which says everything you actually need to set an ur then you should not be anywhere near an ur
Originally posted by restricted
Don't give a rats ***, you are playing with someone's pride and joy. If you can't be arsed to do the basic homework on a WR then you should not be allowed anywhere near one.
Get it wrong and you mess up a good car for someone.
Do your homework, read up on each variant and learn the differences..... You are not going to learn a thing asking about an ur here. Totally different to an S2.
Wow. You really don't belong on this forum. Take this as a first and final warning about your conduct.
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Alex I appreciate the sentiment but please don't start it off again. I was really reluctant to post another thread on here as a result. I just need to figure out what's wrong with this UR. It's really bugging me..
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