Eventhough Bailey did not arrive today :) :) and I starting the pics for the exhange...
07-17-2000, 03:54 PM
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Eventhough Bailey did not arrive today :) :) and I starting the pics for the exhange...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/dv%20to%20strut.jpg"></center><p>I have already removed the OEM DV and learned a few things...
-There is no way to reuse hose clamps except one and thus suggest having 3 Porsche style clamps ready to go for new DV install;
-Removing clamps will require a needle nose pliers (to fit in loop of two clamps so as to spread clamp apart for removal) and a slotted screw driver to remove last clamp by loosening screw of clamp;
-Due to positon of strut tower brace in relation to DV and thus area to work in I found that removing the brace made things a LOT easier...required NO but easier YES;
-Removing brace took about 3 minutes..eight nuts removed (13mm socket is required) and brace lifts right off (it is NOT under any pressure etc)
This first pic shows DV in relation to strut brace and demostrates close proximity of DV to brace and thus limited working area...<p><img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/tttiny.JPG" BORDER=0>
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-There is no way to reuse hose clamps except one and thus suggest having 3 Porsche style clamps ready to go for new DV install;
-Removing clamps will require a needle nose pliers (to fit in loop of two clamps so as to spread clamp apart for removal) and a slotted screw driver to remove last clamp by loosening screw of clamp;
-Due to positon of strut tower brace in relation to DV and thus area to work in I found that removing the brace made things a LOT easier...required NO but easier YES;
-Removing brace took about 3 minutes..eight nuts removed (13mm socket is required) and brace lifts right off (it is NOT under any pressure etc)
This first pic shows DV in relation to strut brace and demostrates close proximity of DV to brace and thus limited working area...<p><img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/tttiny.JPG" BORDER=0>
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07-17-2000, 03:59 PM
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I assume you removed the engine cover?
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07-17-2000, 03:59 PM
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Did :) since I am going bonker waiting for Bailey! Pic 2...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/dv%20location.jpg"></center><p>Shows DV area with OEM DV removed and no strut brace.<p><img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/tttiny.JPG" BORDER=0>
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07-17-2000, 04:00 PM
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Oh yes. Never mind!
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07-17-2000, 04:03 PM
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Crystal clear. Good tip about the strut brace.
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07-17-2000, 04:04 PM
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Engine cover removed...will get to those details tomorrow...just dealing with strut brace tonight...
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07-17-2000, 04:23 PM
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What if........
the Bailey Products valve doesn't arrive tomorrow? Or the next day. Or the next day. Or the next day. Or the next day. Or the next day. Or the next day. Or the next day.........
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07-17-2000, 04:56 PM
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Well, then MichaelTT's car is going to be sitting in the garage for a while and he'll be driving the
loaner that the dealer offered, or the SLK. (Hindsight is always great, but I guess we should have gone and picked up the loaner on Friday ...) In the meantime, Michael's car isn't going anywhere. We're just hoping at least one valve shows up tomorrow.
