Houpty GT
Veteran Member
I have been trying to post this for months but the TDI photos links were not working.
I found a way to make a pop-off engine cover for the 1Z/AHU. Using smaller balls and sockets from some Audi or VW and installing standoffs for electrical panels to raise them to the correct height. I bought aluminum standoffs from McMaster Carr or you can get plastic from Mouser Electronics. Then you only need to glue the sockets inside of the recess of the engine cover. I used silicone.
I don't remember the car the ball and socket came from so we need to figure that out as a team
UPDATE: The balls and sockets can be found on 2006 Audi A4 with 2.0 FSI
I found a way to make a pop-off engine cover for the 1Z/AHU. Using smaller balls and sockets from some Audi or VW and installing standoffs for electrical panels to raise them to the correct height. I bought aluminum standoffs from McMaster Carr or you can get plastic from Mouser Electronics. Then you only need to glue the sockets inside of the recess of the engine cover. I used silicone.
I don't remember the car the ball and socket came from so we need to figure that out as a team
UPDATE: The balls and sockets can be found on 2006 Audi A4 with 2.0 FSI
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