Opinions needed from S4 group

[Mantis]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

Yup, that's the sound, only happens on cold starts, the rest of the time it just takes up space. Completely unnecessary if you have no cats

[R_Ethug]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

yea i need to phone autoworks about my cats.. i want them out before i park the car in another month or so

oh i was talking with my uncle in olds. as he has a giant heated shop he would let me store the s4 for the winter at if i want..

told me he has an engine puller/hoist and all the tools i'd ever need.. i'm very tempted to stage 3 the car this winter if funds are good.. of course i'd need help hahahahaha

[Smarty39]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

get out of my thread with that nonsense and tell me where to buy some vacuum tubing!

PS - our allroad is doing that now too...and REALLY loud. It just sucks because after taking it off the S4 I can't see how you could do it with the engine in the car...

[The_Jerbel]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

Cdn Tire, Part Source, Auto Value, NAPA. They carry fuel line, coolant line, and even real vacuum line if you so desire. The only thing that might be a challenge is finding the correct size.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

kyle some ebay shops sell silicone kits

that have like 3mm,5mm,8mm,10mm,12mm and 14mm tubing in one pack

thats yoru best bet i'm sure.. i'm getting one to redo all my vacuum lines this winter

[Mantis]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

NAPA main branch carries all those sizes of tubing, but as stated earlier, for something that just wont tear or break, go with SS braided and fittings, most likely also available there, PS for those who care, they stock NGK BKR7E copper plugs $3.25 per

[R_Ethug]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

which napa is that ryan?

i want to put some 7es in my car soon.. been using 6es so far

[Thepooj]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

Auto Value carries 7's for $2.79, for some reason they only stock 4 though. Convinced them to change their order control to carry more. Try the one on Macleod and Heritage...

[Mantis]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

Napa main is just off 58 ave SE, they carry a huge stock of them

[R_Ethug]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

thats a far jaunt but i reckon i can make it

[Polishdupa]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

Kyle,

The alternator isn't hard to replace later if it dies. No need to replace it while the engine is out, unless of course you have a few hundred bucks burning a hole in your pocket...

instead of replacing the alternator replace the voltage regulator in the alt.

[The_Jerbel]

Re: Opinions needed from S4 group

It just depends what part of the alternator is failing. If the brushes are getting worn out, then replace the VR, if the bearing in the pulley is starting to have excessive play, you need to replace the entire alt.