WayneoA2
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So I might get a bit more heat in the heater or it will heat up faster ?Auxiliary heater exhaust
So I might get a bit more heat in the heater or it will heat up faster ?Auxiliary heater exhaust
I took the plunge and don't look back. It takes the best part of 4 minutes to do; go on, do it! hahaI’m the opposite...Mine obviously has a smooth grille as an ‘04 car and I’ve been sitting on a slatted grille for ages and can’t decide whether or not to bother swapping them ?
When the outside temp is below 7° check under there to see if hot exhaust is coming out. You should hear the webasto run, it is above o/s front wheel arch, getting in the way of shock and master cylinderSo I might get a bit more heat in the heater or it will heat up faster ?
It doesn’t stop the heater running, but is far better to have it connected allowing the fumes to discharge outside the engine bay safely,So I might get a bit more heat in the heater or it will heat up faster ?
Changed the slatted grill to a flat one but not sure I like it. Think I'll give it a week or two and see if I change my mind
I assume no air is passing through as you have the oil and screen wash behind it.It is fake right? No air passes through it - Hence it’s actually marginally worse for the car’s drag factor as the fins “catch” the air?
That's bold to say it's better! I think it suits some colours better than others. Dark cars suit it but I'm still not sure.Smooth is definately better, I'm not a fan of the 'fake' grill.
I didn't realise I was being controversial.That's bold to say it's better! I think it suits some colours better than others. Dark cars suit it but I'm still not sure.
Yes, the slats are solid so no air going through.It is fake right? No air passes through it - Hence it’s actually marginally worse for the car’s drag factor as the fins “catch” the air?
Today I finally satisfied myself that there isn’t anything wrong with Audrey’s fuel consumption.
I borrowed the car to run up to Exeter and back, a distance of 28 miles each way according to Google and a very hilly route. I kept the average speed to 65mph indicated but allowed it to decline and rise by 5mph each way on the hills, including some out-of-gear coasting on the steepest downhill gradients. Acceleration when applied was brisk but not excessive.The tyre pressures are at the full load settings as per the filler flap.
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This seems to be normal for a TDi90 / ATL in winter, although I must admit I was hoping for a little more considering the six speed gearbox that’s fitted, giving a true 70mph at 2000 rpm in top - I suppose the benefit of this mod is therefore solely in decreased engine noise and wear rather than any fuel consumption improvement. I found at 65mph the DIS read 55mpg or so on the flat. Maybe it will nudge up a few mpg in warmer weather.
Got straight to fridge and grab beers ...Lots of Brufen, so decided to tackle the stat.
Not a good idea.
Bottom bolt of cover sheared. Had to remove the whole housing. Those spring clips are a mega PITA even with the correct tool. Dropped a socket into the undertray Had to remove to tray.
Drip tray sprung a leak antifreeze all over the floor.
Audi had supplied wrong stat.
Retired hurt.
Lots of Brufen, so decided to tackle the stat.
Not a good idea. Wish I had paid someone to do it.
Bottom bolt of cover sheared. Had to remove the whole housing. Those spring clips are a mega PITA even with the correct tool. Dropped a socket into the undertray Had to remove to tray to retrieve. Drilled out old bolt. That went well(ish) but have decided to use a bolt rather than the original self tappper. Will have to grind the nut as there is not a lot of room.
Drip tray sprung a leak, antifreeze all over the floor.
Audi had supplied wrong stat. Correct one here on Saturday,
Why did I start????
Retired hurt.
All look correct for an atl engine
The amf/bhc engine is generally 8 to 10mpg better particularly when remapped
Paul
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