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Old 11-17-2004, 08:44 PM
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Default So, no leaves bunging up my hole, but this don't look good..

so did my gutter clearance drill, but found this coagulating seepage on my tubes... What is it and how would i make it go away and never, ever, come back ?

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Old 11-18-2004, 01:25 AM
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Default Pentosin G12 coolant.

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It's pretty much the only thing approved in these cars. No Prestone!<ul><li><a href="http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/24-12700-104603-1028/New%20Audi%20Coolant.pdf">Audi coolant Technical Bulletin (pdf file)</a></li></ul>
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Default It appears that one or both of your high point bleeds is leaking......

The one on the right appears to be loose. These are the black threaded caps right next to the firewall. Try tightening them so that they seat (don't over do it or they will break!), or with the engine compltetely cool and the coolant overflow tank cap off, remove them and inspect for cracking or missing o-rings. They may need to be replaced.
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Default I went to go get new o-rings from the stealer about six months ago

And we could not find the high point vent plugs/o-rings on the ETKA.

If anybody finds a part number post it, I need them also.

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another "Lifetime" claim :-(
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It is likely a standard Parker O-ring. I'll check today to see if I can determine the commercial #
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Default Randy- EVERYTHING lasts for its lifetime (by definition).......

just like everything is available in "limited quantities"- I don't think there is an infinite number of anything :-P Let the marketing department in the engineering door and this is what you get.....
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yeah. our gasoline is lifetime also....just like the headlight fluid
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Default I guess all Audi products can be called lifetime except ...

those consumed in a processes involving nuclear fission.
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