'Phoenix'

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:27 pm

I'm hoping it will sound really good (but too loud, after a really decent exhaust note), 034 offered me two sound mufflers along with the rear muffler - but I opted only for one muffler plus the rear one.

I really want that exhaust, like yesterday Laughing

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:25 am

Did you get the exhaust "yesterday" then Very Happy

You sound like a spoilt bratt Razz

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:25 pm

Still waiting - it has to be made up from scratch as they don't have any on the shelf.
Just have to be a bit more patient Wink

Can't wait to fit all this, then off for the mother off all test drives Laughing

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:40 pm

Can't be to far off now mate Cool

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:19 pm

update now please Very Happy

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:02 am

Cheers for the nudge Eric,
I emailed 034 yesterday, here's the reply:

'I hope to have it ready this week Mark. Everything is ready to go, only a required flange for the downpipe is holding up completion of your order. We should have it very soon, finish the downpipe, and ship your order complete. We will email you a copy of your invoice once the order ships, and the tracking number will be on the invoice.'

However I've got a few other issues at the moment I'm trying to sort out, mainly where it's been stod for quite awhile, the expansion tank is well and truly empty Sad

Around the block it does appear to be a bit wet but no mayo on the filler cap.
I can't gas test leak the head as theres no exhaust on the engine also I've taken away the turbo - non starter
Thinking of pressure testing the system to see if any water leaks out anywhere.
Foot wells are dry, although there is a bit of condensation under the carpets, doesn't taste of anti freeze (yes I know, I do drink anything Rolling Eyes

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Any more ideas? or is it just me being paranoid

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:11 am

If it was not giving any problems before I would not worry about it, could it be something to do with you taking the water line off the turbo? That may have leaked out some without you knowing?

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:26 am

It was empty before I started to take anything off, in the passed it has suffered from a drink problem (just like its owner Laughing

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Although I have just been topping it up - but I put it down to normal usage as it isn't quite standard

As Mike said, 'Welcome to Audi ownership....'
(have to put everything back in order to do a gas test, then if it does leak, then strip it all down again)

On top of all this, I need a bloody job plus the wifes car is playing up - time for a cold tin (so long as I don't fall through any more windows eh Eric Laughing

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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:42 am

I wouldn't worry about the little leak Mark, something and nothing and it can wait untill you have the car running again Cool

As it happens, I too am waiting for a order from 034. injectors and bypass harness for My 7A, They left San francisco USPS yesterday, be nice if I get them this week Cool

Hope you get your Flange sorted Mark Very Happy

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:47 am

You talking about misses my again Laughing

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:51 am

Hmmm not good, depends if you want to delve into what it could be, hopefully the heads ok with no cracks.

might just have been an issue with the turbo burning off water. Depends if you want to do this before getting the car back on the road?

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:10 am

You talking about misses my again Laughing

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:21 pm

Woo hoo

The exhaust and the 'other parts' have been sent today!!

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:01 am

Nice one mate Cool

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:11 am

Need some dry weather, raining non stop for three days now..... Sad

With regards to water usage - going to bolt it all on and see how it goes, compare it to what it has been using in the past.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:46 pm

Lovely day today Very Happy

All ready for the new EM Cool

Been down to Audi, ordered a new gasket, nuts and bolts etc etc..
The boost hose that goes from the wastegate to the WGFV - don't break it, new £70 Shocked

(I'll be treating that with care when I refit my old one)

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:50 pm

I'm having a seriously blond moment here, do you have a picture of which one your on about?

Nice pictures of both manifolds, bet you can't wait to get it on there and boosting.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:17 pm

Hang on I'll grap a pic (back in 10)

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:17 pm

Thanks mate, really appriciate it as its confused the hell out of me (not hard atm I know) Laughing

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:23 pm

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:25 pm

Cheers for that, never seen one before when i've been working on the cars (or probably have but not paid no attention to it) take it that its just a bit of re-inforced tubing? if so surely it could be replicated cheaper?

Looking forward to seeing updates as and when you get the time, its all helpfull for when/if I mod my s4 anymore.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:52 pm

That's all it is, thick green tubing covered in a reinforced material of some sort.
Weather permitting (get the parts from Audi on Friday, 034 tomorrow), good weekend (no rain) Monday.....

FIRE UP THE S6!!! Very Happy

sorry couldn't resist Embarassed

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:54 pm

I think you're allowed to use that quote since you're putting all the hard work in but don't over do it Laughing

look forward to how you get on Very Happy

UltraUser Joined: Jan 30, 2003 Posts: 1743

looking forward to seeing how you get on with this. Porper sleeper, i likey lots
Gav

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:39 pm

Cracking afternoon today!!!
Cool

Everything arrived

Including these little gems

Got as far as this...

I had to cut about five of the studs to make the manifold fit right.
I didn't want to take all the studs out and replace them with RS2 one's (fear of snapping them) but I know I should've done

More decent weather tomorrow please Very Happy

UltraUser Joined: Jan 30, 2003 Posts: 1743

now thats some shexy sh1t right there Very Happy

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:57 pm

You've probably mentioned it before, but what bore is that pipe?

Manifold studs always terrify me Shocked

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:59 pm

It sure is

I can't believe how light it is Shocked

Weighs next to nothing. Old system was monster heavy.
If nothing else it'll improve the bhp/tonne Laughing

3" Straight through from the turbo back. Can't wait to hear it

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:24 pm

Ohhh V-band clamps too, nice stuff Mark thumbright

Is that a wagner manifold? bought direct from him or through 034?. They are meant to be the dogs nads Very Happy

Videos when it's on?? Very Happy

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:13 pm

Cheers Guys Very Happy

The wagner manifold I bought direct from Carsten @ Wagner Tuning
V-clamps & silicon hose kit from 034 (along with the exhaust) although the bottom intercooler to hose clip was too small Sad

(only just...) but I'm sure I'll use it somewhere else.

Not insured at the moment (just on garage cover) can still sit in there and rev the engine Twisted Evil

Your in luck, have a decent movie function on my dig. camera and a decent tripod Wink