Hillbilly

went through the motor again today, 5 hours later I have three problems identified and two fixed. Took some pics, but my camera is teh suxor and you can't see the cracks in the lines.....so it's not even worth posting them. Now, on to my question.....

when you look at my engine bay, you could "hear" air, simply put. I had nooooo idea why, and previously just dismissed it as air being sucked through the TB, or just the noise of the supercharger. Today, while water testing to find any vac leaks, I sprayed this little guy PN# 026 906 283 H <img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/lomofo90/audi/DSC00956.jpg">, and there was a distinct change in sound. There is a little black cap, attached to a stem sticking out the side. <img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/lomofo90/audi/DSC00959-1.jpg"> It seems the stem is not sealed and is allowing air to pass by it, enough that it's fairly loud. I had another one laying around, double checked the PN's, they mached...so I swapped them. Problem fixed right? nope still the same thing, confirmed with another spritz of water. I have come to the conclusion that either:

a) both solenoids are bad
b)they are supposed to be like that, and I am an idiot.
c) other

What we do know is that the entire secondary air system is a piece of **** and causes nothing but headaches.

What do you guys think? [circle one] "A", "B", or "C" for other, and please explain


And just for fun....I towed both of these vehicles yesterday:
<img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/lomofo90/audi/DSC00962.jpg">
annnnd last but not least...the mighty tiptronic S4!!!!&lt;/sarcasm&gt;
Holy wheel spacers batman!!!!!!
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<img src="http://www.lostsite.com/pics/otherpics/DSC00961.jpg">

Hillbilly

But no friggin way am I taking credit for the car!

Mica

http://www.lostsite.com/pics/otherpics/DSC00961.jpg

Mica

Ha! Nice =)

4Rings::G2 boosted::

Is that the sec air solenoid or the variable intake manifold solenoid?

Hillbilly

no vac lines attached.

4Rings::G2 boosted::

just one more reason to kick the sec. air to the curb :P

Hillbilly

I am actually leaning towards it, need to research a little more before I just start ripping stuff out though.

P.S. - those GT coilovers = best evar! Couldn't be happier.

A4 Invested

let us know what you find out!