Rob's Ur Quattro

[RobClubley]

I'm going to need more space for my list soon!

 

[RobClubley]

Oh yeah Wolfgang was telling me he overheard an argument at one of the meets between two blokes about which one of our quattros was real and which was fake.

Good luck working it out, guys

Edited 13 November, 2018 by RobClubley

[KenONeill]

20 hours ago, Lady Elanore said:

I agree with Ken, Rally cars shouldn't look slammed or too low (the exception being the Lancia Stratos which can look any way it wants as it it utterly gorgeous  ) 

Cheers quine. There are exceptions though, notably the Lancia 037 (Rally) and Opel Manta 400, which I associate both of more with tarmac rallying than with gravel.

[RobClubley]

Yeah this isn't right! Not sure what I did here but I've taken the caliper off and re-fitted it, making sure everything is tightened as it should be. Haven't test driven yet.

Edited 14 November, 2018 by RobClubley

[KenONeill]

Yeah Rob, that looks like the pad isn't clamping properly on the inside of the disc.

[RobClubley]

The pad must be out of place. It still seems to be the same after a drive but isn't binding now. Will take it off again and check/re-grease the pins.

 

Started following this guide http://audifans.com/mirror/www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/wiring/Typ85/mac01pin.html
to diagnose the rev limit at 4500rpm. The inlet air temp sensor wasn't so good! It has been fixed before by someone even worse at soldering than me. I melted the solder off and switched to crimps as suggested in the guide. The car definitely feels a bit better and I accelerated up to 6500 in second. I wasn't in a suitable place to go any faster!

[RobClubley]

Installed at last! I spent ages trying to get the pressure accumulator out using an oil filter wrench and breaker bar but couldn't get a grip. So I asked the internet nicely via Neighbourly and a total stranger lent me his big grips for 15 minutes. Job done! Also it took ages yesterday to locate a turkey baster to drain the fluid before installing.

 

Edited 18 November, 2018 by RobClubley

[RobClubley]

[Lady Elanore]

^^^ EPIC!!!!!

 

 

Shows how big cars are these days too (especially 4x4s). I remember when the Quattro seemed a medium sized car. 

[RobClubley]

Random car park photo.

[Lady Elanore]

You miss the point Rob. Thats a photo that the Mazda driver the VW driver show their mates 

[KenONeill]

On 18/11/2018 at 03:52, RobClubley said:

Honey, I shrunk the quattro!

[RobClubley]

Disrespected by a bird!

Also both my Audis together for a change.

[RobClubley]

Haven't driven it for a few days but I did get these.

[RobClubley]

Ah, memories! This was three years ago.

[Lady Elanore]

See, I knew it would all just buff out  

Edited 26 November, 2018 by Lady Elanore

[RobClubley]

Did the school run. Took the usual photo.

Drove to work. Took the usual photo.

[RobClubley]

Went for a little drive in the sun. Got caught in a huge thunderstorm on the way back. The urq wipers are not that great!

[mac11irl]

It even looks good in the rain Rob

 

[KenONeill]

Rob, I'm not being funny here, but have you changed the wiper arms since you got the car?

[RobClubley]

7 hours ago, KenONeill said:

Rob, I'm not being funny here, but have you changed the wiper arms since you got the car?

 

I've changed the blades, but why change the arms? Not sure if they're available.

[KenONeill]

15 hours ago, RobClubley said:

 

I've changed the blades, but why change the arms? Not sure if they're available.

Arms, because that's the only way to change the springs, and I think you may have a problem with low blade to screen pressure.

[RobClubley]

14 minutes ago, KenONeill said:

Arms, because that's the only way to change the springs, and I think you may have a problem with low blade to screen pressure.

The springs seem okay but that's a good thought, will see what's available. Need to look at the motor too as it seems a bit sluggish, particularly in its fastest speed.

[KenONeill]

2 hours ago, RobClubley said:

The springs seem okay but that's a good thought, will see what's available. Need to look at the motor too as it seems a bit sluggish, particularly in its fastest speed.

I don't know about this either, but there's a good chance the motor just needs new brushes rather than completely replaced.

[kentphil1]

On 04/12/2018 at 09:42, RobClubley said:

The springs seem okay but that's a good thought, will see what's available. Need to look at the motor too as it seems a bit sluggish, particularly in its fastest speed.

Disconnect the motor from the linkage first Rob to check the linkage is free, it could be partially siezed with filler dust from it's body shop stay.

 

As Ken said, wiper brushes are a cheap fix for the motor, unless the comm has got hot.