Today I.....

I wasn't repairing the CV joint, there is nothing wrong with it, the old boot had split so a while ago I attempted the split type boot that you glue, that didn't work well so decided to try the cone method, not everyone has the ability or tools to remove the CV joint.
I'll leave it there.
 
depronman said:
Sorry you seem to have taken offence at my reply. I will not reply to anything of yours in the future.
I simply pointed out that there is a correct way and a incorrect way to repair a CV joint, I apologise if I caused offence


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Thanks for pointing that out Paul, I didn’t realise that it was so simple to take the cv joint off the shaft.

George
 
Today I spent an illuminating couple of hours at @Ami ‘s workshop where I watched and learned as he did a bit of fettling on my FSi. First up he replaced the body colour grille with a black one that is the first stage of the transition back to the full authentic colourstorm look. On top of that he helped to (hopefully) fix the intermittent oil sensor warnings I’ve been getting. He had reason to believe it was likely to be caused by dirty contacts on the sensor and sure enough upon disconnecting it they were indeed filthy. I’d read it could also have been caused by a non-OEM sensor however we found it was a genuine one. I learned what a ****of a job refitting the undertray is. Also he managed to fix one of the rear seats which refused to fold. As suspected it was caused by the base not having been pushed completely flat so one of the catches hadn’t engaged, but he was much more successful than I was at fixing it. Finally he plugged in his scanner, as much out of interest as anything (still no recurrence of the EML), and it’s still showing the same 2 faults as before but neither seem to be causing any real issue as she’s running beautifully.
Many thanks to @Ami for generously giving up a large slice of his Saturday afternoon to help me out.
She’s booked in the paint shop this week… pictures of her reversion to colourstorm will follow.
 
Malcyb said:
Today I spent an illuminating couple of hours at @Ami ‘s workshop where I watched and learned as he did a bit of fettling on my FSi. First up he replaced the body colour grille with a black one that is the first stage of the transition back to the full authentic colourstorm look. On top of that he helped to (hopefully) fix the intermittent oil sensor warnings I’ve been getting. He had reason to believe it was likely to be caused by dirty contacts on the sensor and sure enough upon disconnecting it they were indeed filthy. I’d read it could also have been caused by a non-OEM sensor however we found it was a genuine one. I learned what a ****of a job refitting the undertray is. Also he managed to fix one of the rear seats which refused to fold. As suspected it was caused by the base not having been pushed completely flat so one of the catches hadn’t engaged, but he was much more successful than I was at fixing it. Finally he plugged in his scanner, as much out of interest as anything (still no recurrence of the EML), and it’s still showing the same 2 faults as before but neither seem to be causing any real issue as she’s running beautifully.
Many thanks to @Ami for generously giving up a large slice of his Saturday afternoon to help me out.
She’s booked in the paint shop this week… pictures of her reversion to colourstorm will follow.
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You are very welcome @Malcyb , look forward to see the full storm finish job, indeed your 1.6 Fsi is probably the best I have ever driven, see you again soon.
 
Today I took my son to petrolheadonism car show @Wembley hope this is ok on here as is the same car designer/stablemate/big brother??
also had a quick chat with AutoAlex about the Audi A2 he quite liked it he said

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Today, I might have sadly initiated an end of the journey for my A2 1.4 TDi. If the fallen object is found then no issues, if not :(

While trying to change Intercooler air sensor, a screw head came off and has dropped in the oil filler tube not to be found anywhere in the vicinity. I checked and it's not fallen on the under tray. Fortunately having realised immediately, I haven't started the car and it has been towed to the nearest Audi specialist. Lets see what happens in upcoming days.

The hope is that it will still be logged in the horizontal part of the filler tube. If not has fallen down in the sump and it can be retrieved by removing the sump. I will highly appreciate some knowledge from the members on the forum.

Fingers crossed.
 
kkul_1 said:
Today, I might have sadly initiated an end of the journey for my A2 1.4 TDi. If the fallen object is found then no issues, if not :(

While trying to change Intercooler air sensor, a screw head came off and has dropped in the oil filler tube not to be found anywhere in the vicinity. I checked and it's not fallen on the under tray. Fortunately having realised immediately, I haven't started the car and it has been towed to the nearest Audi specialist. Lets see what happens in upcoming days.

The hope is that it will still be logged in the horizontal part of the filler tube. If not has fallen down in the sump and it can be retrieved by removing the sump. I will highly appreciate some knowledge from the members on the forum.

Fingers crossed.
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The oil pipe from the filler clips into the cylinder block. I would have removed the pipe from the block then the two screws that retain the filler part into the slam panel and then poke out the screw. Unless you have added oil it is unlikely to have found its way into the sump Even then there is a fair chance it will just sit on the bottom of the sump like the broken dip stick end(s) so and not cause any issues. The oil pick up pipe as a strainer on it so no way can it get I heated into the oil pump
If it is in the sump it may come out with the oil if you drop it as per an oil change


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Check your front hub to the shock absorber securing bolts people. Mine had only been fitted 6 years and 45k miles. Original audi and I covered them in copper slip on install and torqued them to correct setting.
You can see what the dreaded rust has done to them.
I only noticed this during a recent top mount replacement where i had to remove the front suspension strut and wouldn't want this to fail for new owner.
 

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Check your front hub to the shock absorber securing bolts people. Mine had only been fitted 6 years and 45k miles. Original audi and I covered them in copper slip on install and torqued them to correct setting.
You can see what the dreaded rust has done to them.
I only noticed this during a recent top mount replacement where i had to remove the front suspension strut and wouldn't want this to fail for new owner.
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These look very much like the rear ones on mine which I replaced..
 
depronman said:
The oil pipe from the filler clips into the cylinder block. I would have removed the pipe from the block then the two screws that retain the filler part into the slam panel and then poke out the screw. Unless you have added oil it is unlikely to have found its way into the sump Even then there is a fair chance it will just sit on the bottom of the sump like the broken dip stick end(s) so and not cause any issues. The oil pick up pipe as a strainer on it so no way can it get I heated into the oil pump
If it is in the sump it may come out with the oil if you drop it as per an oil change


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A magnetic telescopic tool ?
 
Might have to have a look at those cups . Use my cupholder regularly and often enough get spilt drinks so a better option would be to get one of these I reckon.

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depronman said:
The oil pipe from the filler clips into the cylinder block. I would have removed the pipe from the block then the two screws that retain the filler part into the slam panel and then poke out the screw. Unless you have added oil it is unlikely to have found its way into the sump Even then there is a fair chance it will just sit on the bottom of the sump like the broken dip stick end(s) so and not cause any issues. The oil pick up pipe as a strainer on it so no way can it get I heated into the oil pump
If it is in the sump it may come out with the oil if you drop it as per an oil change


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I hadn't experience dipsticks breaking until I got a Peugeot 206cc with the 1.6hdi ( used in ford as well) dipstick broke and I was recommended to just leave it in the sump . Didn't like that idea so oil drained,sump off, new gasket and refit . Now I've got an a2 the dipstick broke and so far until next oil change it's in the bottom of the sump. I would think that's the worst that will be needed to retrieve the bolt it's got to be in the pipe work (which is pretty large bore) or in the sump .

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Today I finally got round to solving the squeaky bedspring sound from my front suspension - turned out to be the ARB - a quick spurt of silicon grease on the bar with the clamp loosened did the trick.

I also made up a new gearstick gaiter thanks to snydersmuncher93's generosity

(the car looks filthy in the pictures - rest assured I cleaned it afterward!)

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Evening all,

After much deliberation I decided that instead of getting these darler looking wheels refinished:

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I would rather replace them with a fresh set that still have a presentable burnished finish. A very tall order I hear you say. Well a quick search on eBay turned up an absolute corker of a result:

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Look at the area I highlighted at the bottom, yes these were just 1.5 miles away from me. What a truly amazing find, an extremely rare set of wheels in awesome condition just around the corner! I’m putting a lottery ticket on this week as this has got to be both Mr and Mrs Luck on my side right now!

After chatting with the seller I made a cheeky offer… They’re of course now in my possession ready to have the new Goodyears fitted to them tomorrow:

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Even the centre caps are in incredible condition which is a £150 saving buying a new set.

Think Project EYV will be looking much better tomorrow.

Kind regards,

Tom
 
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Are they heavy or light Tom?
I do like them
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Evening John,

Haha, I might just have a spare set which are immaculately powder coated but have gone dark if you want to finish them off in a more factory looking colour!

I’m my eyes they’re light and only some 400g heavier than pepperpots which is quite good and they’re an in bigger in diameter and an inch wider too:

Pepperpot 5750g:

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My favourite wheels 6121g

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Compared to the 1100g+ A2 Sport Wheels these are super strong and quite a saving of unsprung weight. Similar efficiency as the Pepperpots but fill the arches so much better. The 5x100 to 5x112 hub adapters add a further few hundred grams but I can accept that for the pleasing aesthetics I’m provided with.

Apologies for the long winded answer Sir.

Kind regards,

Tom
 
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