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Old 06-16-2005, 09:39 AM
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about to replace my ECT sensor on the 2.8 is there anything to watch out for and any tips
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Default beside having the engine cold and small thin arms nothing really
to bad you dont have the turbo.
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Default If it's the same as the 1.8, becareful with the little retaining clips.
They can break or shoot across the driveway...

It's a 3 minute job on the 1.8.
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Default i know. would be nice if i had the 1.8 but i cant wait to get my car paid off and then start saving
for the s/c kit. i got my a4 cuz i got it for a good price and didnt feel like waitin around for find the right 1.8t to buy so i got what i got. at the time all the 1.8t around here had the tip trans and i did find one wit a 5-speed but had more miles than the 2.8 when i bought it.
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i'll becareful with the retaining clip. thanx.
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Default dont hold your face really close to the sensor as you remove it from a hot engine.
that smarts.
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the car been sittin in the garage over night
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Default finished the ETC sensor change...wasnt to hard...had to borrow friends long pliers...
good thing he's a neighbor so i didnt have to go and buy one.
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