Jordan99940 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Would having some 'faults' on there not maybe set the ECU to a default setting, I wouldn't go as far as saying a 'limp mode' but something similar and clearing the maybe letting the engine perform correctly? Edited May 16, 2012 by Jordan99940 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Would having some 'faults' on there not maybe set the ECU to a default setting, I wouldn't go as far as saying a 'limp mode' but something similar and clearing the maybe letting the engine perform correctly? That was my reckoning, but I don't know enough about it really. It's not like it's running perfectly, just 'better'. My 3B engine runs a distributer rather than the individual coils that the later ABY uses. The original distributers run a plastic gear which fails over time, putting the timing out. Audi still supply a recon. unit with an upgraded metal gear since it was such a common failure. These: http://www.quattro123.com/gearbottom1a.jpg http://www.quattro123.com/OldDistrib009f.jpg From http://www.quattro123.com/Audi200DistributorRepair.htm Give you an idea of the new vs broken original. When I had the car in to my friend, he said that it could be the distributer making the car run so rough. If the camshaft position sensor appears when I next read the codes, then it's very likely it's the timing, and therefore probably the distributer, rather than a sensor failure. Both the N75 and N80 are valves that control the turbo and wastegate functions, so they could be having an adverse effect on boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) PAS cooler pipe removed today. No obvious fractures but blowing in one end with the other covered and you can hear air escaping through little pin-holes. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13364.jpg Edited May 19, 2012 by sidrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 PAS cooler pipe removed today. No obvious fractures but blowing in one end with the other covered and you can hear air escaping through little pin-holes. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13364.jpg ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE Cant wait till I get my pipes, just cant get round to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Bad news lads With the car using more PAS fluid than it does petrol, the handbrakes not working, the diff knackered and it running like rubbish, I thought long and hard about it and took the only sensible decision that was open to me, bearing in mind my lack of finances and need to buy a house this year. Yup, I bought a new stereo for it:http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13365.jpg PAS cooler pipe arrived today as well:http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13366.jpg Big thanks to www.deutsche-parts.co.uk for the great price, comms and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScORTED Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 you are an idiot, that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Good attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 An idiot with no power steering leaks http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13367.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13368.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13369.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massivewangers Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Like these a lot. I was never too into the 8v one, but do love the S2. Got some old footage of a Grp N car that SBG ran in the early 90s, great sound track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) I loved the 8v as it was a good, honest car, but could see why it was boring to other folk. The S2 is a dog in comparison, but with a lot of potential if it gets the right care. You don't see many on the road, and with the potential to run 350bhp on standard internals, they're a match for most things on the road Should have some updates this weekend if the replacement hazard stalk and ICV arrive! Edited May 30, 2012 by sidrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 That's the blue car off the road so I've been using the S2 as a daily. Parked it overnight at the GF's house last night and this was under the wiper this morning: http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/note001.jpg First time I've had that! They must have spelled 'scrapping' wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massivewangers Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Sorry, just going back to my previous post slightly; I've got this floating about somewhere: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/massivewangers/For%20sale/060620111033.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Oooh, I've recently bought a few old mags with S2 features Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massivewangers Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 That car did sound great in the footage I've got of it. That mag is actually in my Ebay pile, so if you'd like it, give me a shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 *sadface* The hazards and indicators on the car don't work so I sourced a replacement stalk (not the easiest task since it also has the trip computer controls) and set to work:http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13371.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13372.jpg Hooked up the replacements and voila! http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13374.jpg The indicators work, but unfortunately the rear wash/wipe is almost permanently on. Waiting on another set arriving. While the wheel was off I took the opportunity to fit the replacement clocks that were supplied with the car in order to (hopefully) fix the dead rev gauge and misreading fuel gauge. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13375.jpg Old one:http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13376.jpg Replacement one:http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/adolftitler/SDC13379.jpg Mine has 4 connections and the replacement just two, so will have to source another one, which I'm sure will be quite a mission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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