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RobTT
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Same as mine at 105bhp and 245Nm...the improvement in drivability is the biggest bonus to me...although not sure it does much for my economy on my 15mile ‘commute’ to work...
depronman
A2OC Donor
Ya man. I’m sick of my A2 being outside more than I am
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Snydersmuncher93
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Today I ordered what I hope to be the last bits for my ‘Summer’ A2.
Last job: front brake back plates
Jobs completed whilst she’s been off the road:
Newer front calipers that work and are not corroded at all.
New front flex brake lines.
Brakewear wiring fitted ,(was missing)
New crankcase breather, (oil leak solved).
Brake fluid change.
Main brake pipes to ABS unit removed cleaned painted and refitted, (awful job, much knuckle skin lost, will consider removing engine next time for access).
Newer rear shocks fitted after cleaning up and painting. (No more leaky bouncyness)
Rear springs removed stripped, painted red to match the leather interior and refitted with new rubber and sponge mounts.
New rear brake shoes, all parts removed and cleaned before refitting. New wheel cylinders fitted due to snappage.
Rear drums painted in grey heatproof exhaust paint to match car.
New exhaust fitted which has a catalyst. (No more EML).
New door strap on drivers door, (final annoying clunk noise gone).
Rear axle sanded and undersealed whilst access was good.
New rear brake lines from connector in front or rear axle to wheels, New flex hoses. (Everything snapped as soon as I went near it with a spanner.)
Nothing particularly expensive but all incredibly satisfying.
Can’t wait for March. Then the other one comes off the road and off we go again.
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Last job: front brake back plates
Jobs completed whilst she’s been off the road:
Newer front calipers that work and are not corroded at all.
New front flex brake lines.
Brakewear wiring fitted ,(was missing)
New crankcase breather, (oil leak solved).
Brake fluid change.
Main brake pipes to ABS unit removed cleaned painted and refitted, (awful job, much knuckle skin lost, will consider removing engine next time for access).
Newer rear shocks fitted after cleaning up and painting. (No more leaky bouncyness)
Rear springs removed stripped, painted red to match the leather interior and refitted with new rubber and sponge mounts.
New rear brake shoes, all parts removed and cleaned before refitting. New wheel cylinders fitted due to snappage.
Rear drums painted in grey heatproof exhaust paint to match car.
New exhaust fitted which has a catalyst. (No more EML).
New door strap on drivers door, (final annoying clunk noise gone).
Rear axle sanded and undersealed whilst access was good.
New rear brake lines from connector in front or rear axle to wheels, New flex hoses. (Everything snapped as soon as I went near it with a spanner.)
Nothing particularly expensive but all incredibly satisfying.
Can’t wait for March. Then the other one comes off the road and off we go again.
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DS287
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I had the traction control kicking in on a couple of damp hills for the first time!
kp 115
A2OC Donor
Hi Snydersmuncher93,Today I ordered what I hope to be the last bits for my ‘Summer’ A2.
Last job: front brake back plates
Jobs completed whilst she’s been off the road:
Newer front calipers that work and are not corroded at all.
New front flex brake lines.
Brakewear wiring fitted ,(was missing)
New crankcase breather, (oil leak solved).
Brake fluid change.
Main brake pipes to ABS unit removed cleaned painted and refitted, (awful job, much knuckle skin lost, will consider removing engine next time for access).
Newer rear shocks fitted after cleaning up and painting. (No more leaky bouncyness)
Rear springs removed stripped, painted red to match the leather interior and refitted with new rubber and sponge mounts.
New rear brake shoes, all parts removed and cleaned before refitting. New wheel cylinders fitted due to snappage.
Rear drums painted in grey heatproof exhaust paint to match car.
New exhaust fitted which has a catalyst. (No more EML).
New door strap on drivers door, (final annoying clunk noise gone).
Rear axle sanded and undersealed whilst access was good.
New rear brake lines from connector in front or rear axle to wheels, New flex hoses. (Everything snapped as soon as I went near it with a spanner.)
Nothing particularly expensive but all incredibly satisfying.
Can’t wait for March. Then the other one comes off the road and off we go again.
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Sounds almost identical to my list I’ve picked up from TPS today, interested in your oil leak was the hose split ?
Keith.
carbore
Member
Changed the rack end on mine which is the only thing it failed the MOT on. My first A2 so every job is a learning opportunity. Will book the retest for next week and progress with oil change, air filter, stereo replacement (like for like) and then hopefully my new CCCU arrives to fix the main fault of the battery drain and no key pairing. Will "do the accounts" soon too
Snydersmuncher93
Member
No, it was the plastic breather unit itself with a hairline crack in the plastic. The lower one of the three bolt holes had been overtightened at some point.
It is possible to remove the thing from underneath though. Just get the car nice and high up on axle stands.
Tony.
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Snydersmuncher93
Member
Hi again Keith. The one I got was very reasonable, fitted and I’ll find the receipt so you can see where it was from.
Tony.
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Vanders
Member
What have I missed? What’s happened?
kp 115
A2OC Donor
Hi Steve,
I feel for you really, I know from my previous issues it is really gut wrenching when these things happen.
Keith
A2Steve
A2OC Donor
The engine has gone on it and I don’t want to put any more money into it. Cutting my losses.
depronman
A2OC Donor
This was the fsi with the turbo on it ?
What went wrong with the engine and was it related to the extra load introduced by the turbo or possible the mixture not be correct (likely lean) when under boost
What a shame as it looked a nice A2 and something a little different
Paul
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What went wrong with the engine and was it related to the extra load introduced by the turbo or possible the mixture not be correct (likely lean) when under boost
What a shame as it looked a nice A2 and something a little different
Paul
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Sylvester
Member
Hi all, quick question.
Is it safe to leave the car in reverse for long time? Is it bad for the transmission as the reverse has "push down" spring mechanism? Where I work the car park is a bit downhill, when it's cold the rear breaks can get stuck a bit, so leave it in gear is better. Cheers
Is it safe to leave the car in reverse for long time? Is it bad for the transmission as the reverse has "push down" spring mechanism? Where I work the car park is a bit downhill, when it's cold the rear breaks can get stuck a bit, so leave it in gear is better. Cheers
Jeff Sutcliffe
A2OC Donor
If you leave the gearbox in reverse whilst you're at work and your car is parked facing down hill, you'll only be doing what, I suspect, millions of drivers around the world do. It's the Highway Code's recommendation: reverse when pointing down hill, first when facing up hill. However, I wouldn't want to not apply the handbrake. Perhaps the system would benefit from an overhaul.
Snydersmuncher93
Member
I always leave my cars in gear. But usually go for the higher forward gears. I have an idea it would be more difficult for the engine to turn.
Tony.
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