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Audi S2 Coupe - 2.2 20v Turbo


sidrick

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Eek. Got it up on the ramps for my mechanic friend to have a look at what I've bought today. The news varies. It's completely solid underneath, no holes or rot and looks superb, but there are a number of issues.

 

Lovely fuel lines:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13344.jpg

 

Shiny part on the O/S/R driveshaft where the welded exhaust skims it. Exhaust needs replaced from cats back:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13343.jpg

 

I think this is for the diff lock, but it's seized solid. Anyone know a part number and if it's still available?:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13342.jpg

 

Considerable oil leak from the rear of the engine:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13345.jpg

 

Front 2 shocks leaking, rear two not, but most likely because they're near enough empty :|

 

N/S handbrake cable and mechanism on caliper seized. O/S/F caliper sticking a bit.

 

Both headlights required. I can't afford ellipsoids just now :(

 

The indicators stopped working completely today (any ideas?!)

 

He confirmed the car is running flat and has a slight misfire. Really need to get the codes read. Seems better without the MAF plugged in...... it's a brand new item, Bosch number 0280213007 :-\

 

Evo-ites, I'm posting this on an Audi forum as well, so ignore certain parts of my posts if they're not applicable.

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What's your reasoning for painting rather than powdering? The reality is that it will be down to how much cash I have at the time, and how long I can keep the car off the road (I.E. a two week turnaround for sending items away to be powder coated isn't viable), so painting is certainly a possibility.

 

The S2 guys really seem to rate the poly bushes. None of the issues Escort owners have reported (harsh ride, bushes popping their seats). The overall ride comfort of the old Audi is massively better than the Escort, which may have a bearing on this.....

 

It's a while off though, probably working on a £3-400 per month budget on this car with a view to having it in very good nick for winter. The priorities are the PS leak, rear break overhaul, exhaust and diff. That's probably it for the next 3 months.

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Rubber mallet after stretching it out with a couple of screw drivers. rubbish happens. That was on the blue car, so probably shouldn't be in this thread....

 

Better than having pointless other threads......

 

Looks like you got quite a project there, feels good once you're on the otherside, given everything I've done over the last 9 months the car must have been a shagshow at first but I can now count the jobs on one hand.

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Lol, so you're a stupid arse as well?

 

Ordered yesterday and today:

New genuine battery earth lead.....

2 new genuine hand brake cables

5 Bosch spark plugs (eurocarparts are doing a 30% discount this holiday weekend, normally £11 per plug x5!)

New Bosch S5 battery (ouch)

Fault code reader

Caliper piston spreader (sick of being a cowboy and using a g-clamp :roll: )

 

Collected today (pics later, all genuine Audi)):

Front and rear Audi dealer plates. Not sure on the American rear. Will see how the new regular plates look and maybe flog the US-spec one as it's worth a bit and other jobs funded)

2 sidelight bulb holders

Fuel filter

Oil filter

 

Priced up stainless boxes for the cat back. £428 delivered. Probably a July/Aug purchase, not a priority now. £500 of Bilstein B6 dampers will be ordered prior to the exhaust.

 

Awaiting a price back on 2 new rear calipers. Will hopefully get away with a refurb kit for the fronts.

 

Car's booked in for later in the week to find the source of the PAS leak. Almost certain that a dealer-only pipe will be needed :(

 

Fcuking...... skint.

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