Audi Quattro Turbo Diesel Build - Now with video!

[rabbid79]

Got the car back on the road this past weekend.  I'm VERY happy with the dual mass flywheel.  The gear chatter is completely gone!  Clutch engagement is nice and smooth.  I was also able to get rid of the starter motor spacer plate that I was using.  The back of the new flywheel is pretty smooth, and there's nothing back there to get in the way of the bendix clutch.

The transmission grinds a tiny bit going from 1st into 2nd, but it could either be misadjusted linkage, or the hybrid GL4/GL5 spec oil that I'm using.  The shifter leans a slight bit to the left, so when I install the short shift kit, I'll adjust the way it centers and see if that helps.

With the installation of the S4 (engine code AAN) clutch/FW, I'm up to parts off of something like 10 different engines from years spanning from the early '80s to the mid-90's.  Pretty cool that the VW/Audi parts are so interchangable.

[rabbid79]

Had a chance to take the car on a little road trip this week.  This is the first real highway test since the new transmission and intercooler.  Took some advice from a friend, and tried to keep it at about 62 MPH the whole way.  Dialed the fuel back about an 1/8 of a turn, filled the tires up to 37 PSI, and away I went.  It was a 335 mile trip, and at the end I was treated to 36.5 MPG!  I was able to get 200 miles out of the first quarter of a tank!

On the return trip home, I bumped the speed up to about 67 MPH, and the fuel economy was much worse.  62 MPH is definitely the sweet spot for one of these Audis.

Anyway, since the project is starting to focus less on the engine and more on the rest of the car, I've started another thread over here on MotorGeek where there seems to be more interest in older Audis.  http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=45746

[R.O.R-2.0]

Had a chance to take the car on a little road trip this week.  This is the first real highway test since the new transmission and intercooler.  Took some advice from a friend, and tried to keep it at about 62 MPH the whole way.  Dialed the fuel back about an 1/8 of a turn, filled the tires up to 37 PSI, and away I went.  It was a 335 mile trip, and at the end I was treated to 36.5 MPG!  I was able to get 200 miles out of the first quarter of a tank!

On the return trip home, I bumped the speed up to about 67 MPH, and the fuel economy was much worse.  62 MPH is definitely the sweet spot for one of these Audis.

Anyway, since the project is starting to focus less on the engine and more on the rest of the car, I've started another thread over here on MotorGeek where there seems to be more interest in older Audis.  http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=45746

theres never any interest over here because this thread only gets updated about once every 6-8 months it seems like.. i really enjoyed this thread while it was still active..

[745 turbogreasel]

Those guys just want to drool on your wheels anyway...

I've been following your updates with interest, as your car is somewhat closer to mine than the FWD's in a way.

[R.O.R-2.0]

Those guys just want to drool on your wheels anyway...

I've been following your updates with interest, as your car is somewhat closer to mine than the FWD's in a way.

i also followed this topic pretty closely, until it quit being updated..

[zukgod1]

I can't beeline your in Utah and i'm just now setting this thread! Actually makes me a little sad, would have lived to helped you with it.

In any case..
Sending you a PM.


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[rabbid79]

Thanks guys.  Now that the conversion is complete, there isn't much to talk about engine-wise.  But if you're into old Audis specifically, then the other thread should have lots of info you'll be interested in.  Just posted some stuff on LED backlighting over there.

Thanks Dan, sent you a PM back.

[R.O.R-2.0]

Thanks guys.  Now that the conversion is complete, there isn't much to talk about engine-wise.  But if you're into old Audis specifically, then the other thread should have lots of info you'll be interested in.  Just posted some stuff on LED backlighting over there.

Thanks Dan, sent you a PM back.

im definitely interested in old Audis, im in the process of purchasing an 87 Audi GT coupe.. its in SUPER good shape.. probably going to rebuild my 2.0TD and build an Audi GTD coupe

[rabbid79]

im definitely interested in old Audis, im in the process of purchasing an 87 Audi GT coupe.. its in SUPER good shape.. probably going to rebuild my 2.0TD and build an Audi GTD coupe

That would be very cool, and also very straight forward.  Should be pretty light and have a good power-to-weight ratio.  There's a nice GT running around here that I see once in a while.

[R.O.R-2.0]

im definitely interested in old Audis, im in the process of purchasing an 87 Audi GT coupe.. its in SUPER good shape.. probably going to rebuild my 2.0TD and build an Audi GTD coupe

That would be very cool, and also very straight forward.  Should be pretty light and have a good power-to-weight ratio.  There's a nice GT running around here that I see once in a while.

the one im looking to get, is tornado red, and is very straight..

[rabbid79]

im definitely interested in old Audis, im in the process of purchasing an 87 Audi GT coupe.. its in SUPER good shape.. probably going to rebuild my 2.0TD and build an Audi GTD coupe

That would be very cool, and also very straight forward.  Should be pretty light and have a good power-to-weight ratio.  There's a nice GT running around here that I see once in a while.

the one im looking to get, is tornado red, and is very straight..

Nice, post pics of it once you get it.  I had an '86 4KQ once, but it was tornado "pink".

[R.O.R-2.0]

im definitely interested in old Audis, im in the process of purchasing an 87 Audi GT coupe.. its in SUPER good shape.. probably going to rebuild my 2.0TD and build an Audi GTD coupe

That would be very cool, and also very straight forward.  Should be pretty light and have a good power-to-weight ratio.  There's a nice GT running around here that I see once in a while.

the one im looking to get, is tornado red, and is very straight..

Nice, post pics of it once you get it.  I had an '86 4KQ once, but it was tornado "pink".

its out in my driveway, but the grille and bumper are not installed right now. i was doing a timing belt on it, then he decided he wanted to sell it, so rather than have to pay me to fix the car, and then find a buyer, i offered to buy it as it sits, for a cheaper price..

[rabbid79]

Sounds like you got it for a good price then.  What transmission does that car use?  Some 016 variation?

[R.O.R-2.0]

Sounds like you got it for a good price then.  What transmission does that car use?  Some 016 variation?

idk, whatever trans an 87 GT coupe comes factory with.. ive not checked exactly what trans it is, but its a hydraulic operated clutch..

and i know it turns about 2600 revs at 60 mph..

[rabbid79]

Sounds like you got it for a good price then.  What transmission does that car use?  Some 016 variation?

idk, whatever trans an 87 GT coupe comes factory with.. ive not checked exactly what trans it is, but its a hydraulic operated clutch..

and i know it turns about 2600 revs at 60 mph..

I'm just thinking you'll probably want to get a hold of a flywheel from the N/A 2.0D 5-speed version of the 5000, since it's probably a little heavier than what's on there now.  You don't want the gear chatter to drive you crazy like mine did me.  My guess is the tranny in the coupe is probably similar to the tranny that was in the 5000.