fatmobile on 11 May, 2024 01:51 in IDI Engine
My gas and temp gauge go up and down together, ha. But that's probably just the voltage regulator contacts. What really had my cluster acting funny, I'm convinced, was the little ground wire from the steering rack to the body was missing. My own fault, I didn't realize how important it was.
ORCoaster on 09 May, 2024 22:26 in IDI Engine
Fatmobile, don't all VWs have gauge clusters and lights that act weird? Even with ground straps on all parts of the car? It just seems that way to me for some reason.
fatmobile on 09 May, 2024 00:25 in IDI Engine
Right, you can't just have a ground from the battery to the block. You need one from the battery to the frame too,.. or your instrument cluster can act funny andlights can be weird.
jhax on 08 May, 2024 10:38 in mTDI Mechanical TDI Conversions
I opened the intake bowls a little bit, I was more focused on the exhaust though, although Im not sure if it will help due to the fact that smaller ports would allow for exhaust gasses to get to the turbo quicker, fluid dynamics and all. But we will see what happens.
as4k on 07 May, 2024 22:55 in IDI Engine
Thanks guys. I'll check this soon. Def appreciate the help and comments!!
ORCoaster on 07 May, 2024 22:12 in Parts for Sale/Wanted
I think I would be headed to the hardware store and picking up some 30mm long bolts with the right 8mm diameter and thread pitch. Maybe they would be easier to install if they were not that 12-point type. Something normal.
ORCoaster on 07 May, 2024 22:10 in IDI Engine
The negative terminal on my truck has a split cable. One goes to the frame rail and the other goes to the transmission. Not sure if this is stock but it does help to have them on all parts of the individual big metal pieces.Maybe a visit to the parts store is in order for you.
fatmobile on 07 May, 2024 13:15 in IDI Engine
One way to check grounds is to crank on the starter for a while then feel the cable ends.Bad cable connections get warm/hot. That ground to the trany is always suspect.Running electricity through a bolt that goes into aluminum. Galvanic corrosion.I like using the MK3 battery cables and running the engine ground right to the top starter mounting bolt.
as4k on 07 May, 2024 10:45 in IDI Engine
Quote from: RabbitJockey on 07 May, 2024 09:49carlisle, are you near central pa?I am not but our club goes to the Import show in early May there every year, so I make the trek from Indiana out there. Will be there with my other Audi later this week/weekend! Its where the car in question first graced us with its presence
mammonista on 07 May, 2024 10:36 in Parts for Sale/Wanted
I have a mid-90s AAZ motor that I bought aftermarket in about '01. The turbo attaches to the exhaust manifold with four 8mm -12 point bolts, two that are 27mm long and two that are somewhat longer. I've lost one of the 27mm bolts. Anyone have a spare or know of a supplier for these things? I'm thinking they're kinda unique.