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Old 08-08-2005, 06:14 PM
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Default Crap, got stuck on FMIC install... :(

Everything has been great so far for my FMIC install, however upon rounding the corner I broke off the portion of the T-adapter from the FPR, which they say is fagile and can break easily. Go Figure..So I go to the parts store and buy a new plastic T-adapter similar sized. I'm working on getting the other 2 hoses off to install the new T-adapter and realize that the base of the plastic dipstick is broken. I dont know what to do about this... havent really looked at it yet

So, needless to say I call it quits at this point. Working on it for 6-7hrs, things going wrong, it must be time to stop for the day.
Old 08-08-2005, 06:17 PM
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Default I feel your pain. Was doing the Dahlback manifold a long time back and broke the dipstick holder.

Only costs $10 or less, but not always in stock.

Broke an angel eye on the install Sunday and it just screwed up the rest of the day.
Old 08-08-2005, 06:39 PM
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Makes not to self to really make a bracket to secure my dipstick after my FMIC install...<---
Old 08-08-2005, 07:35 PM
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Default Ahhh, some simpathy makes me feel better...

I swear, one thing goes wrong and the whole thing goes down the crapper. Everything was beautiful until I broke the plastic T-adapter from the FPR. And I'm not a very mechanically inclined person, so getting this far successfully makes me feel like I'm on top of the world.

Well, pack up the tools and start at it freshly tommorrow.

Oh, NasTTcar, the dipstick holder, get it at dealer? I didnt really look at what I had done so I dont know what needs to be done. Simple swap?
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Default In Chicago we have a bunch of Audi dealers, just none open on Sunday. Yep at dealer.

I am pretty mechanically inclined, also Mech. Engr., and while most things go right for me, I do have my share of embarrasing moments.

Like doing a sway bar install for UneekTT and can't find the little slit for opening up the bushing for the sway bars, so its off to the basement, fire up the bandsaw and cut a neat slice in both just to find a quarter of the bushings to fall off. Good thing they are held captive, but still very embarrasing.

Good Luck on Tuesday.

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Default the yellow dipstick holder? no biggie. mine broke in half when I tried to do my thermostat....

order a replacement from ecs or the dealer and keep going. simple fix....
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Must be a full moon, snapped my Xenon leveling arm putting on the Koni's last night.
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