RE: high oil temps

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199906032141.JAA02118@fep4-orange.clear.net.nz> Dave.Eaton@clear.net.nz writes:

> this is a fantastic help.  i agree that the strip looks quite
> straight-forward.  also i think that if i came from below the engine, i'd
> have a reasonable show of removing the bracket (banjo bolt) without having
> to disturb too much.  i guess that the oil pipe to the turbo will need to be
> removed in order to move the bracket the distance required. if i do that,
> i'll need the gasket (035 145 773d, etka 20-05, #20).  i notice that by your
> requirement for  "n 013 816 5", you remove the oil cooler lines with the
> union.  is this a better way than removing them from the union? (in which
> case i'll need 2 off the seal (034 115 427b, etka 9-20, #13)).

Actually, I'd go _from_ the union by default, given the likely level of
corrosion.

> i think that the best course of action is simple replacement as my ability
> to reliabily create 115 degree temeratures is limited...
>
> any expert opinion on this?

I would go with blanket replacement.  In this case, it's not the labour
cost but the diagnostic cost.

> so i have (etka rs2 115-60, equiv to mb/rr, and a cleaner parts list):
>
> 1x 035 115 441b gasket
> 2x n 013 309 1  spring pin (i'm going to lose the old ones for sure)
> 1x 035 115 429  thermostat
> 1x 049 115 437  replace the spring whie we're at it
> 1x 034 115 427  washer for cover
> 4x n 010 217 10 cover screws
> 4x n 012 226 5  and washers
> 1x 035 115 427  seal for bracket
>
> also either
> 3x 034 115 427b (1 will get munched) or,
> 3x n 013 816 5 (ditto) and
> 1x 035 145 773d, gasket for turbo oil pipe.

Yup - broad agreement.

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 Phil Payne
 UK Audi quattro Owners Club