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06-07-2006, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by G Man
...Any chance of getting a diagram of the bracket and a part# of the tensioner for us DIY'rs out here?..
06-07-2006, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyingDog
You don't need to worry about it. You aren't using the water pump for any of your mounting points and you've replaced the tensioner and arm.
06-07-2006, 02:02 PM
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I cut ground, and welded some reinforcements to the bracket (looks pretty ratty 
), and went for a test drive. The tensioner worked fine. (Oops, I put the belt over the left cam one tooth advanced, so it sound quite odd, and pinged if I got on it.)
Randomly checking when hot, without turning to TDC, the tension was just past the high side of the Kempf tool.
This morning I checked again, and realized that you have to take the measurement quickly, as the T/D adapts to twisting the belt, and shows less and less tension, each time it's checked.
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Jim,
It's probably going to require at least a couple of laser cut test brackets to get the measurements right (>$150 each), plus all the time putting it into a CAD drawing. Then I will sell maybe 30-40 of them.
If it all works out, I will probably offer the bracket, plus the required hardware, and people can get the Audi parts from their local vendor.
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Dave,
I have to dig in the basement and try and find the center cover. I think mine might be broken though!
), and went for a test drive. The tensioner worked fine. (Oops, I put the belt over the left cam one tooth advanced, so it sound quite odd, and pinged if I got on it.)Randomly checking when hot, without turning to TDC, the tension was just past the high side of the Kempf tool.
This morning I checked again, and realized that you have to take the measurement quickly, as the T/D adapts to twisting the belt, and shows less and less tension, each time it's checked.
...
Jim,
It's probably going to require at least a couple of laser cut test brackets to get the measurements right (>$150 each), plus all the time putting it into a CAD drawing. Then I will sell maybe 30-40 of them.
If it all works out, I will probably offer the bracket, plus the required hardware, and people can get the Audi parts from their local vendor.
...
Dave,
I have to dig in the basement and try and find the center cover. I think mine might be broken though!
06-07-2006, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PorKen
I cut ground, ...
06-07-2006, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by PorKen
It's probably going to require at least a couple of laser cut test brackets to get the measurements right (>$150 each), plus all the time putting it into a CAD drawing. Then I will sell maybe 30-40 of them.
PM me if I can help.
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06-07-2006, 08:13 PM
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Runs and drives!
I don't think the cover will be much of a problem:
Look at those clunky 70's parts!
All three T/D parts sit on different height spacers, so I either have to have some made, and weld them on a steel bracket, or have it CNC'ed out of aluminum. The CNC bracket would surely look much better, and be lighter...
Look at those clunky 70's parts!
All three T/D parts sit on different height spacers, so I either have to have some made, and weld them on a steel bracket, or have it CNC'ed out of aluminum. The CNC bracket would surely look much better, and be lighter...
06-07-2006, 09:20 PM
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The CNC bracket would surely look much better, and be lighter...
06-08-2006, 02:07 PM
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I've been driving around normally with no problems. Highway, acceleration, no issues, yet.
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Dave - forget the air pump bracket! I'm going straight for the bracket to hold the variable valve timing pulleys.
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Dave - forget the air pump bracket! I'm going straight for the bracket to hold the variable valve timing pulleys.
06-08-2006, 02:30 PM
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Saw this 1st hand yesterday and it is very cool. It helps that Ken doesn't run covers so you get to see it up close and personal while the motor is running. Keep an eye on Kens avatar :-)