How to drive a 20V from San Francisco to Philadelphia

[Chuck Pierce]

Hey Adam
When I picked up my 20v Avant in Tulsa this August. We just drove it around town
to see how it ran, Paid for the car and left. Tulsa to Oakley, Ca( just outside
SF ) in 25hrs netted all most 75mph. When I had the car checked ( at home) I
realized how lucky we were, some one had changed the oil at one time and put in
the wrong size drain plug(a size smaller than the monster that comes with the
car). Sounds like that you will at least know the car a bit before the drive.
Enjoy the drive and step on it !!!!!

Chuck

Adam Gratz wrote:

> Taka-
>
> Thank you for the "what to look for when driving cross country in a 20V"
> tips. Sounds like the standard stuff that went south on my 10V avant.
>
> Q: brake load proportioning valve- where is this thing and how is it tested.
>
> I'm replacing the "bomb" also. Does $250 sound fair for the part?
>
> Adam-
> PS: Any fans out there along HWY 80 want to spot a poor student a night on a
> sofa this december?
>
> If you can afford having lots of parts replaced, I'd
> do the following:
>
> Heater control valve- POS plastic valve can break and disable
> your cooling system, mounted low on firewall near heater core.
>
> Radiator hoses- all of them- they can burst at inopportune times.
>
> Auxiliary water pump (turbo after-run) hose- the J shaped hose
> from the aux. water pump can go.
>
> Examine your rubber brake lines and pads, make sure you replace them
> if they are marginal, esp. with the mountains.
>
> Examine your brake load proportioning valve- make sure it is not stuck
> and operates freely so your brakes are at their optimum.
>
> Upper intercooler hose- the "Michelin Man" hose from the intercooler to
> the throttle body- make sure it is in good condition, doesn't hurt to
> carry a spare.
>
> Turbo bypass valve and 3mm vacuum line- again, as spares.
>
> Hose clamps of various sizes, incl. the hoses for the bypass valve and
> intercooler.
>
> Make sure your belts are in good shape.
>
> The other stuff is unlikely, make certain your hydraulic system is
> leak-free before leaving- steering rack, pump, hydraulic pressure
> accumulator, brake booster, all high-pressure lines to and from the
> pump.
>
> Good luck, post to the list right before you leave, I'm sure some people
> will be willing to lend a hand on your trip if necessary- lots of s-car
> listers in CO, not much in the midwest, Scott J is in Chicago, Tom and
> Andy at Euro-Car in Ohio, etc.
>
> Taka
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Adam Gratz [mailto:adamgratz at hotmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 10:28 PM
> To: t44tq at mindspring.com
> Subject: RE: 200q20v brake upgrade
>
> Taka-
>
> Leaving Dec. 18th from San Francisco. Any spare parts you think I should
>
> take with? Wheel bearing, hoses, fuel pump(heheh). Little stupid parts
> that
> break and are impossible to find in the middle of HWY 80..
>
> Adam-
>
> If you can afford having lots of parts replaced, I'd
> do the following:
>
> Heater control valve- POS plastic valve can break and disable
> your cooling system, mounted low on firewall near heater core.
>
> Radiator hoses- all of them- they can burst at inopportune times.
>
> Auxiliary water pump (turbo after-run) hose- the J shaped hose
> from the aux. water pump can go.
>
> Examine your rubber brake lines and pads, make sure you replace them
> if they are marginal, esp. with the mountains.
>
> Examine your brake load proportioning valve- make sure it is not stuck
> and operates freely so your brakes are at their optimum.
>
> Upper intercooler hose- the "Michelin Man" hose from the intercooler to
> the throttle body- make sure it is in good condition, doesn't hurt to
> carry a spare.
>
> Turbo bypass valve and 3mm vacuum line- again, as spares.
>
> Hose clamps of various sizes, incl. the hoses for the bypass valve and
> intercooler.
>
> Make sure your belts are in good shape.
>
> The other stuff is unlikely, make certain your hydraulic system is
> leak-free before leaving- steering rack, pump, hydraulic pressure
> accumulator, brake booster, all high-pressure lines to and from the
> pump.
>
> Good luck, post to the list right before you leave, I'm sure some people
> will be willing to lend a hand on your trip if necessary- lots of s-car
> listers in CO, not much in the midwest, Scott J is in Chicago, Tom and
> Andy at Euro-Car in Ohio, etc.
>
> Taka
>
> Taka-
>
> Leaving for Philly Dec. 18th from San Francisco. Any spare parts you think I
> should
>
> take with? Wheel bearing, hoses, fuel pump(heheh). Little stupid parts
> that
> break and are impossible to find in the middle of HWY 80....
>
> adam-
>
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