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Subject:Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
From:JordanVw
Date:Thu, 11 Dec 1997 15:30:32 EST

In a message dated 97-12-11 14:28:19 EST, sdoug@concentric.net writes:

<< I don't believe "Piston Slap" is HYPE, as it was claimed.  I have a
 question about the angle of the inline 5 as it is used in the Audi; do
 the pistons travel vertically, or is there some angle set from
 vertical?  >>

the audi 5000 engine sits at a angle.

chris
'84 audi 5000s turbo