Search: Posts Made By: tjcvett
Showing results 1 to 25 of 49
Search took 1.25 seconds.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-26-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,323
Posted By tjcvett

I have a kwiklift and believe me, changing the...

I have a kwiklift and believe me, changing the A/C belt was a snap. If you can get it up on jack stands, it ain't hard. Don't waste your money on this one with the Dealer.
Forum: C5 General
10-23-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,127
Posted By tjcvett

Bought 2000 new in April, now it has 36,457 on...

Bought 2000 new in April, now it has 36,457 on it. And it ain't leavin anytime soon.
Forum: C5 General
09-12-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,091
Posted By tjcvett

Have had the same problem for the past 2 years....

Have had the same problem for the past 2 years. Changed tires and have had the alignment done twice, still have the problem. Check others, they've changed wheels, rotors and more and still have the...
Forum: C5 General
08-22-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,383
Posted By tjcvett

Loved it

Gotta b one of the best posts I've read lately.
Forum: C5 General
07-30-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By tjcvett

Had the same problem. Had a 4 wheel alignment and...

Had the same problem. Had a 4 wheel alignment and 95% of it went away. I can live with it now.
Forum: C5 General
05-07-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,364
Posted By tjcvett

I've had this

Have had 2 sets of rear tires and both did the same thing. Search the forum, I found info stating that lots of people have had the same problem and Michelin is aware of it.
Forum: C5 General
06-18-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,712
Posted By tjcvett

Do you need to take color into consideration?????

Do you need to take color into consideration?????
Forum: C5 Tech
06-15-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By tjcvett

I like that beer part.

I like that beer part.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-14-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By tjcvett

Take a look in your owners manual. It calls for...

Take a look in your owners manual. It calls for 1.69 quarts and 4oz of additive. That equals 54 oz of fluid plus 4 oz of additive which equals 58 oz. which is less than 2 full quarts. You don't...
Forum: C5 General
05-13-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 360
Posted By tjcvett

Got 27,000 on it.

Got 27,000 on it.
Forum: C5 General
05-13-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 360
Posted By tjcvett

Another oil leak

Got a 00 coupe A4. Noticed a small amount of oil where the trans meets the torque converter. I took out the rubber inspection cover thinking it would be full of oil, but none. I've checked all...
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,403
Posted By tjcvett

Had mine done 5 times and last year it started...

Had mine done 5 times and last year it started leaking again. I drained it and the filled it with Red Line and knock on wood, it stopped and hasn't leaked since. Red line states it lowers the...
Forum: C5 General
06-25-2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By tjcvett

How Often

Only put about 3200 miles a year on my 00 coupe. How often do you change the oil and filter? Just checked mine, which I changed last Oct. and it looks brand new. Just can't bring myself to change...
Forum: C5 General
04-29-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 586
Posted By tjcvett

I've had my done 5 times and last year it leaked...

I've had my done 5 times and last year it leaked again. Before doing anything else, I drained the fluid in the rear end and replaced it with Red Line. Believe it or not, it hasn't leaked since. ...
Forum: C5 General
04-26-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 230
Posted By tjcvett

Will it work

Is it possible to change the cat back system using the kwiklift without doing anything special. I swear I read somewhere that all you have to do is back up on the lift. Please advise. thanks.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-27-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 690
Posted By tjcvett

With all I've read about how hard it is to get...

With all I've read about how hard it is to get them out when the car gets more miles on it, I figured that I've had the car for 7 years now and why not do it while it's easier. Am I wrong?
Forum: C5 Tech
03-27-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 690
Posted By tjcvett

How bad is it?

Got 00 cpe with 24,000 miles and want to change the plugs. Just how tough is it and what tools do I need. Is the plug on the drivers side rear really that hard? I thought I remembered seeing a...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-13-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By tjcvett

For what its worth, I had mine done 6 times. It...

For what its worth, I had mine done 6 times. It started leaking again this summer, just alittle. I drained it out and installed Red line diff. Since then and about 2000 miles later, no leaks. I...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-24-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 778
Posted By tjcvett

I think, but I can not say for sure, there was...

I think, but I can not say for sure, there was oil on the bottom bolt of the case. Since changing the fluid, it's been totally dry.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-24-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 778
Posted By tjcvett

I've had mine done 6 times also, and this year it...

I've had mine done 6 times also, and this year it started again. I drained the diff and put in Red Line Gear lube. It states it lowers the temperature inside the diff. For what it's worth, the...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-23-2006, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,374
Posted By tjcvett

Mine has leaked 6 different times. The last was...

Mine has leaked 6 different times. The last was last year when, while we had it apart, we changed the vent. Two weeks ago, I found a fresh drop. I read some where about Red line diff lube. It's...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-18-2006, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By tjcvett

belt

How difficult is it to change a belt, both of them? I have a kwik-lift so getting at them does not look to hard. thanks
Forum: C5 General
07-18-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By tjcvett

how often

How often do you change your belt? Mine's 6 years old and has 23,000 miles. Looks great and have no problems, but should it be changed? Thanks.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-06-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By tjcvett

rear end leaks again 6th time

Yes, 6th time, we've tried everything. Side covers, seals, axles. Now here is where it gets weird. It lasts about a year or 2500 to 3000 miles and it always starts leaking in June. Every repair...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By tjcvett

Brake fluid, how often?

How often do you change your brake fluid? I have a 00 coupe with 21000 miles on her. Don't race or anything. Should it be done?
Showing results 1 to 25 of 49
 


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:40 PM.