New Addition

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:15 am

Well just back from Leeds after buying MadS2 3b Coupe off S2forum

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40652

HAve a few issue's to deal with but nothing to serious I hope just time consuming

No spark ..off the top of my head hall sender issue,timing , crank sensor or flywheel pin..vag.com to help here

Clean up rear of engine bay ..very cluttered with wires and addition ad ons which might be causing running issues

Wiring been tapered with ..so going to have a go over all of it to ensure no battery drain or bad earths ..screwed fuse plate so on

Interior and finishing...door cards need rebuilt with electric windows not working (relay /wiring), seats need remounted , sunroof interior cover needing fitted ...

Inside out needs a good clean and put back together (trim) and polish

Loads more niggly jobs but the above list are the main ones

Bonnet cable needing looked at

Oh and got the reg as well which I really wanted ( E5 TOO)

Pictures to follow

UltraUser Joined: Jan 30, 2003 Posts: 1743

look forward to the pics, looked like a decent project base from what ive seen. Whats the plan? I thought you only did red ones? Laughing

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:42 am

Yes good base for a start....Pictures were not what is was actually like..has been sitting in a yard with cover over it for about 4months loads of dust and stoor everywhere ...needs a good bit of TLC ....Plan is get it started that will be done today , windows sorted and door cards done ..will need power washer to get the grime off body work then start from front to back cleaning up imperfections and sorting out niggles...all road legal as MOT'd till June 10 and taxed so hopefully going for a spin in today Very Happy

...oh and thought I'd better go for change from red to dolphin grey with black Laughing

Site Moderator Joined: Aug 11, 2008 Posts: 1652

nice one, and liking the plate Very Happy

those rs6 reps? look bloody good too

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:33 pm

Well I have jinxed myself it seems... I have reset the timing on the Coupe as this was out, connected all the wires that were not plugged in for some reason!...But still not spark

Only had a short amount of time so did a few quick checks ..The fuse plate seems to be out of a non S2 and relay's are very different !..the fuse holder for 27 is constent live and blowing everything that goes near it so no fuse there ..but swapped over the ECU and was able to stick in fuse without blowing ?...but still no spark ...

Not happy with fuse plate as not in good condition so going to swap that over tomorrow and see if that is to blame ...bonnet cableg rommet has been removed to fit boost gauage pipe so might be looking water damage to wiring ??

What does fuse 27 do in 3B? on the cover it says control box and the S2 one it is engine timing I

Cheers

Steve

Site Moderator Joined: Jan 31, 2003 Posts: 9144

owners manual lists Fuse 27 to be engine timing

http://s2-audi.co.uk/audi_docs/owners_manual/diy/fuses.htm

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:04 pm

Cheers Mike ...So this wont stop it spark though ..mmmmm thinking I am going to have a long day tomorrow at this ...another thing the electric windows are not working either so maybe starting to all link into one electrical issue causing multitude of problems ...Oh I just love fixing electrical problems Rolling Eyes

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:48 pm

CAR IS UP AND RUNNING ...ECU was screwed, Immobilizer relay was shot and wiring from fuse plate to ECU( live feed ) had been butcher under dash for aftermarket IMMO and a total mess ...all fixed and going like sh@t of a shuffle...needs new lifters as the car has been run with a 50/50 petrol/oil mix by the looks of it ..changed over oil and it was constitency of milk !!

Jobs to do on engine still:
Lifters
Fit proper breather system for oil as has catch can but messy fitted
Fit standard Airbox as bit to wooshie for me with induction filter

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:52 pm

You collecting them or what Steve? Cool

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:57 pm

I have a problem Laughing

....Was joking with a guy couple of days ago ..I probably have biggest percentage of S2's in Scotland ..lol

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:07 pm

I have a problem Laughing

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:07 pm

You going to build a showroom for them all?

Oh, and have a word with my missus will you - I can't even presuade her to let me have one !!!! Crying or Very sad

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:18 pm

No your ok Jas the carbon pillars are staying Laughing

Need to work on the bodywork a bit as it has been stored in paint shop yard and a lot of dust and gritty finish on the paint work ..need a good paint cleaner I think to lift or maybe clay first ?

Good idea will build mini showroom ..You need to come and see the yard/workshop as there is about 12 cars there..Audi Heritage Centre Laughing

Next time i see Fiona I will put a good word in then Very Happy

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:21 pm

Next event ? Laughing

Must come up for a look sometime.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:24 pm

In the unforgetable words of unlucky Alf.............."Oh bugger" Laughing

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:29 pm

Next time you up my way Owen just give me a shout ...

Lube as in ?...I have used fairy liquid before watered down

Dark picture but its a running picture of the virgin run from the garage

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:37 pm

Yeah, that'll work. I use megs last touch, but only cos I've got a gallon container of it.
Have used watered down car shampoo too. Key is not letting the clay get too dry, it baulks a bit then.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:38 pm

what you two do in your own time is up to you!!!

Laughing

Steve, whats your collection standing at now! another fine choice of car, and great plate too... coincidentally i saw a merc jeep in Aberdeen with urS4 as the plate, i want it, highly sure i cant afford it though.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:46 pm

what you two do in your own time is up to you!!!

Laughing

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:50 pm

Great will have a go at that then ...know what you mean by baulks !!

Yes the plate was one of the swinging decisions for me to buy the car as it alone must be worth a few quid

ATM:
S2 ABY Avant
S2 3B RS2 spec
S2 3B MRC spec
S2 3B spare part spec.. Laughing

A4 Tdi
UrS4 parting out

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:51 pm

i have just observed something most conincidental
Put on a Jonathon Ross style voice and say

"clay"...

... yes it sounds like "KY"

... coincidence, i think not!

Site Moderator Joined: Aug 11, 2008 Posts: 1652

audi heritage centre, another fine tourist venue in addition to the famous grouse experience Very Happy

could be missing a trick there and earning a few bob for a few more motors !

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:12 am

Big Update for this

Well after having the car running for a long time I could tell there was trouble a mist ...the fumes out the back of the exhaust would choke you

So yet again another S2 of mine with the engine out

With the engine out I replaced the clutch as this was not right ..you can see the shaft is rusted up ..bearing was sticking

Ended up stripping the engine to find the last owner must of torqued the head with a 1/4 " ratchet ..all the head bolts were nowhere near torque settings..which explain poor running , had another head built up so swapped over , cleaned up some wiring , changed over MFTS plug as it was goosed , changed over FPR and replaced all compression washers , new water pump and belt while I was doing this ,changed over turbo ..my spare part bin has been well and trully raided !!

I took the roof lining out and the sunroof unit and replaced it , with new drain pipes, stuck back the roof lining all dried out ..it never coming off carpet glue spray ..that was PITA

Got the engine back in and all running with a few stubbling blocks ..still have a boost issue but still to do pressure test on boost pipes, have output test all the rest and good so looking at a dodgey pipe or IC i think

The handling was a bit scary this was due to screwed front shockie changed this over and a bit better but think the drivers rear is goosed to so that will be getting changed in the next few days

End up G3'ing the body work to rid of over spray ..bloody hard work ..not 100% but not bad

Had a go at the interior tonight and shampoo'd carpet and treated leather

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:26 am

Nice work Steve! Never a dull moment eh? Laughing

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:40 am

need some good photos to do it justice!

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:37 pm

Always seem never to have my camera with me when doing this , thats why it is always mob pics ..will put good ones up soon ..decided I am doing to replace rear suspension with spare struts tomorrow so have peace on mind everything is covered off

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:32 pm

Rear done now and way better ...needing the tracking done to be 100% but much better!!

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:36 pm

will take my camera down then.. get some shiny shots, provided weather is OK!

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:43 pm

Great ...will make sure she is clean Very Happy