did the valve cover gaskets today
#11
12-30-2009 | 01:05 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 472
From: Michigan
Well parts are on the way and I'm deciding on biting the bullet on the actual pcv breather hoses. If anyone cares this will save time and there are two part #s for the 12 valve V6. This does not work for the 30v A4s.
Audi part # 078133701E ...This contains what the dealer states as the breather hose containing a throttle valve. That could explain my stalling and crap idle if that serves the purpose. $112 dealer price, I've found it so far for $74.
Audi part # 078103221T ...This is the smaller hose from the air box per the dealer. Now ecs does not have a pic and the description is vague stating only "pump" for the E part # and "hose" for the T part #. $112 for that as well and $74 on an online source. Hope this may help some
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Audi part # 078133701E ...This contains what the dealer states as the breather hose containing a throttle valve. That could explain my stalling and crap idle if that serves the purpose. $112 dealer price, I've found it so far for $74.
Audi part # 078103221T ...This is the smaller hose from the air box per the dealer. Now ecs does not have a pic and the description is vague stating only "pump" for the E part # and "hose" for the T part #. $112 for that as well and $74 on an online source. Hope this may help some
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#12
12-30-2009 | 03:34 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,042
From: Indiana
I also want to deep-six the PCV system as it is designed - I hate the brittle hoses. I just want to figure a reliable way to adapt the funky connectors on the line (where it attaches to the valve covers) to silicone line, without it being a hack job, and I'll be ready to go.
#14
12-30-2009 | 10:30 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 472
From: Michigan
That's what I wanted to do but I am worried about that integrated valve on one of them. If that is messed up, then I would have to go back in there again and chase another leak. Maybe I dunno. I don't want to spend that $$$ for a stupid brittle plastic hose though.
#16
01-05-2010 | 09:56 PM
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Joined: Dec 2005
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Interceptor, here's a tip for you since you have a 12v. Unlike the 30v, you can clean the oil vapor filters in your valve covers. When you take them off, flip them over. Those rectangular slat pieces grab crap from the vapor and trap it. They pop off, and you'll see that there's an identical piece underneath them but turned at a 90 degree angle. Remove those pieces and soak them in a bowl of seafoam, then wire-brush them until they shine. Clean up the rest of the inside of the valve covers and then reinstall them. You may head off issues down the road that way.
-Mike
#18
01-05-2010 | 11:56 PM
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From: noob from NY
i haven't heard of anybody talking about that funny filter on the 1.8t but do like ImTheDevil says. also put some seafoam on the VC and let it sit while you change the VCG. make sure to clean the old VCG residue off well with 600 grit sand paper too
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