Daily Driver Build - '98.5 A4 1.8TQM

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Great to see another B5 coming back to life I see so many in my local yard waiting to be crushed.

That's one of the saddest things I've heard. And thanks for the Welcome.

I was aware of sludge the sludge problems. I am hoping that when the head was rebuilt by the previous owner that he checked it all out. But you know what happens when you assume. I will give everything a good once-over when I do the gasket.

I am running VCDS-Lite right now (I wanted to give it a try before I committed to paying $300 for it. That's a big chunk of my exhaust or coilover cost) I think I can check Oil Pressure with it, I just need to know which Measuring Block it is. Anybody want to save me a search?



And yes, the previous owner replaced the CTS and TSTAT, but I won't rule them out because of that. Do the new tanks come with the level sensor in them? Tried to test continuity of that sensor, but multimeter batteries crapped out. So will try again with new batts in it tonight.



Got Trans fluid changed. And took it for a quick spin. Shifted much better. But it was cold this morning (1C) and it was still a little sticky for this mornings commute. But overall I think it will be better. The fluid that came out seemed in pretty rough shape, not sure if it was original or not. Hoping if not, that the person who did it knew better to stay away from GL5. I'm sure the fluid I put in is no longer the nice clear pinkish colour it was when it went in. Going to do rear diff next, but haven't ordered fluid yet, I think I'll just go OEM this time.



I've posted a Wanted ad in the classifieds for a seat bottom. Didn't think it would be so difficult to find. No pick and pull around here has one. And all local part outs either sold their interiors, or want huge $$$ for them. Some guy had the balls to tell me he wanted $965 for just a passenger seat. So if you could please keep your eyes open, it would be appreciated. I don't mind paying to get it shipped.



Hopefully I will get new door on this weekend.

[GOODBYNAAIR]

I've posted a Wanted ad in the classifieds for a seat bottom. Didn't think it would be so difficult to find. No pick and pull around here has one. And all local part outs either sold their interiors, or want huge $$$ for them. Some guy had the balls to tell me he wanted $965 for just a passenger seat. So if you could please keep your eyes open, it would be appreciated. I don't mind paying to get it shipped.



Hopefully I will get new door on this weekend.[/QUOTE]

Next time at the yard which is about every other week ill look for some in good shape and let you know. I don't know how much shipping would be im in Maryland, but we can deal with that if they have any that look nice. Ill keep you updated.