Dead Audi

[Alan Cordeiro <cordeiro@avlna.com>]

> 
> Help,
> 
> I have a serious problem guys, I know Bob Meyers has solved
> it, ( perhaps ). Suggestions will be welcome.
> 
> I have been running about 12 psi boost ( 1.8 bar on the dash guage )
> for a while. This morning on my way to work I was overtaking someone
> ( in fifth ) and I blew something.
> 
> The car limped along, could not get it to run smoothly above 0.5
> or 0.6 on the guage, so I drove in third and fourth till work.
> However the engine will not idle, and will not start. It went off
> on the freeway whenever I clutched, but I was able to restart it
> by spinning up the engine with the car speed. 
> 
> I finally got to the office, and investigated the problem.
> 
> The problem is the intercooler has split it the seam where it
> connects to the in/out air pipes.
> 
> I have put it back togethera somewhat, and sealed it with duct tape.
> But the engine will not start. It cranks over, but will not catch.
> 
> I have few tools here.. and am about 35 miles from home.
> 
 Could it be a bad mass airflow sensor, what should I do to get home
 > Ideas ??
> 
> Alan Cordeiro
> '86 5kTQ
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