quattro digest, Vol 1 #477 - 16 msgs
Eccleston, Douglas J
EcclestoDJ at corning.com
Sat Nov 18 18:19:28 EST 2000
I am looking for a 2000 Audi A4 Quattro Avant 1.8T. If anyone has one or a line on one please get back to me.
Thanks
Doug
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> 1. RE:Date experience w/ your Audi? (Tom Nas)
> 2. Re:Date experience w/ your Audi? (Todd Young)
> 3. Re:Date experience w/ your Audi? (Dan Simoes)
> 4. Re:Help! Water pump whistling+I love Audi dealers (Konstantin Bogach)
> 5. re:Date experience w/ your Audi? (RyanWeath at aol.com)
> 6. Re:Date experience w/ your Audi? (Martin W. N. Suryadarma)
> 7. Re:Automatics = Lazy Americans, damn right they are! (Luke Rickert)
> 8. Re:Date experience w/ your Audi? (kentmclean at mindspring.com)
> 9. Re:Date experience w/ your Audi? (Andrew Lundy)
> 10. Re:need link for free carfax report (Andrew Lundy)
> 11. Re:Automatics = Lazy Americans, damn right they are! (Huw Powell)
> 12. Re:How Many '97 A8's were produced? (Thomas Donohue)
> 13. Question about '92 100 (V6Veloce at aol.com)
> 14. Re:Question about '92 100 (Andrew Duane USG)
> 15. driving without struts (type 44) (Duane Hale)
> 16. Fuel Line Leak etc. (Keith Simpson)
>
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>
> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 19:39:20 +0100
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> From: Tom Nas <tnas at euronet.nl>
> Subject: RE: Date experience w/ your Audi?
>
> None of my past dates 'got' the Audi thing. Most of them saw cars as
> appliances, anyway. I tend to try to avoid cars as a subject on a date
> (most women aren't that interested in car-obsessed men anyway, I
> congratulate those among you with different experiences on this matter),
> and hope that my old cars perform as expected. Breaking down on a date is
> generally not a lot of fun, as it generally happens in an inconvenient
> location (as opposed to 'intended' breakdowns) :-)
>
> Tom
> two '87 type 89s
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 14:27:15 -0600
> From: Todd Young <tyoung at wamnet.com>
> Organization: WAM!NET Inc.
> To: Marty Hadden <audimoose at hotmail.com>
> CC: msuryadarma at mail.wesleyan.edu, quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Date experience w/ your Audi?
>
> Isn't it amazing how "timeless" Audi body designs are. I remember
> someone stating that they overheard someone talking about "the new Audi
> coupe" only to look outside and realize they were talking about his Urq,
> mistaking it for a TT.
>
> There are a number of Audis in my work parking lot, including the CEO's
> A8 (which I've driven, yeehaa!), and some people have mistaken a '98 A4
> for my '93 90S. They are both pearl white, except the guy driving the A4
> hasn't taken care of it. There's been body damage on it since last
> October.
>
> Many people express surprise when they find out my car is 7 years old.
>
> Marty Hadden wrote:
> >
> > "Wow! That's an 86?!", is exactly right for my car, which has held up very
> > well... If your 89's exterior is a little shabby, don't sweat it, and just
> > get her in your car quickly, so she can enjoy the wood trim (luxury cars
> > item only).
> --
> ------------------------------------------------------
> Life's a beach. Dig your toes into the sand and enjoy.
> ------------------------------------------------------
> Todd Young > WAM!NET Inc.
> tyoung at wamnet.com 655 Lone Oak Drive, Bldg #A
> 651-256-5051 Eagan, MN 55121
> 800-585-1133 ext.5051 http://www.wamnet.com/
> '93 Audi 90S (|___\====OOOO====/___|)
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:37:19 -0500
> From: Dan Simoes <dans at audifans.com>
> To: Tom Nas <tnas at euronet.nl>
> CC: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Date experience w/ your Audi?
>
> Years ago in Portugal...
>
> My uncle borrowed my father's Renault Dauphine, back at a time and place
> when there were few cars. My uncle was giving a ride to these two
> girls, and suddenly the car broke down. Since neither of them knew how
> to drive, the girls ended up pushing the car while my uncle steered.
> I would consider this an unsuccessful outing, by any standards...
>
> | Dan |
>
> Tom Nas wrote:
> >
> > None of my past dates 'got' the Audi thing. Most of them saw cars as
> > appliances, anyway. I tend to try to avoid cars as a subject on a date
> > (most women aren't that interested in car-obsessed men anyway, I
> > congratulate those among you with different experiences on this matter),
> > and hope that my old cars perform as expected. Breaking down on a date is
> > generally not a lot of fun, as it generally happens in an inconvenient
> > location (as opposed to 'intended' breakdowns) :-)
> >
> > Tom
> > two '87 type 89s
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:33:49 -0500
> From: Konstantin Bogach <Konstantin.Bogach at msdw.com>
> Organization: Cylogix
> To: Peter Golledge <petergg at dimensional.com>
> CC: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Help! Water pump whistling+I love Audi dealers
>
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> Peter Golledge wrote:
>
> > Konstantin,
> >
> > If the belt was wrong it would do way more than whistle. I got the wrong belt
> > (Super Torque) for my 89 sedan (which is different to my 89 wagon....) and
> > the two are so different, the pitch/shape of the teeth is so significant that
> > there is not any way to get to get the belt to mesh with the camshaft or crankshaft
> > pulleys. If you actually managed to fit the belt starting the car would be
> > enough to destroy any timing relation (and your valves).
> >
> > If you give Rod @ TPC the VIN he can (in my experience) confirm exactly
> > which belt you should need. I would call him and confirm to put your
> > mind at ease.
> >
> > > When I did this job I changed all belts. I ordered belts from TPC citing them
> > > parts numbers obtained at Audi dealership. Steering belt turned to be too
> > > long (035-260-849C, car is 200tq 89 vin ...KN004435). I called the dealer
> > > today about it and just in case, to double-check, I asked him about timing
> > > belt. And now he gave me another number!!!!
> > > 074-109-119 instead of 034-109-119 as 3 weeks ago. Idiots!!!
> >
> > Yes, I measure each belt these days. Both dealers I went to gave me a hyd pump
> > belt which is too small....
> >
> > > Anyone knows the difference and how it is dangerous to drive the care now?
> >
> > See above, your mileage may vary..... I have not followed this thread I
> > assume that you have already loosened the belt to allow the 'twist 90 Deg'
> > check?
> >
> > Regards
> > --
> > Peter Golledge
>
> I called Rod Ramsey from TPC and he confirmed that I ordered right belt. People from
> dealership just trying hard to confuse me and make my life busier.
> Water pump is still a suspect for whistle sound.
>
> Sorry for confusion.
>
> Konstantin Bogach.
> 200tq 89
>
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>
> Message: 5
> From: RyanWeath at aol.com
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:36:47 EST
> Subject: re: Date experience w/ your Audi?
> To: quattro at audifans.com
>
> In a message dated 11/17/00 2:23:59 PM Central Standard Time,
> quattro-request at audifans.com writes:
>
> > >How exactly was the reaction of your date towards your Audi?
>
> pretty good, except the one a few years ago that drove the e36 M3 she was
> none too impressed!
>
> . . .heres an excerpt from a date w/ my current SO
>
> me - "do you like the new 17" wheels?"
> her - "wow. . .its like you look at your car and you think 'wheels!' "
> me - (laughing) "is that good?"
> her - "if you like wheels it is"
>
> the voice of authority speaks! haha. .
>
> to top off this no audi content post:
>
> so gore, bush, and nadar are on a desert island. .
> they only have enough food for one to survive. . .
> so they do a secret ballot. . .
> every man, not suprisingly, gets 1 vote. .
> gore, under the direction of William Daley, demands a recount. . .
> he wins 7 to 2 !
>
> hehe
>
> -RW
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:42:25 -0500 (EST)
> From: "Martin W. N. Suryadarma" <msuryadarma at mail.wesleyan.edu>
> To: Todd Young <tyoung at wamnet.com>
> cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Date experience w/ your Audi?
>
> Hmmm, mistaken a Urq for a TT? That's kinda far I think, coz they are
> literally generations away. :)
>
> But your 90S mistaken for an A4, I can still see. :)
>
> Another body design that seems to last is BMWs I think. Even looking at
> the E34 3-Series, they still look as fresh as the newer cars. It's just
> unbelievable.
>
> Then you see those Hyundais, which change model every year, but they're
> not getting any better.
>
> Martin
>
> On Fri, 17 Nov 2000, Todd Young wrote:
>
> > Isn't it amazing how "timeless" Audi body designs are. I remember
> > someone stating that they overheard someone talking about "the new Audi
> > coupe" only to look outside and realize they were talking about his Urq,
> > mistaking it for a TT.
> >
> > There are a number of Audis in my work parking lot, including the CEO's
> > A8 (which I've driven, yeehaa!), and some people have mistaken a '98 A4
> > for my '93 90S. They are both pearl white, except the guy driving the A4
> > hasn't taken care of it. There's been body damage on it since last
> > October.
> >
> > Many people express surprise when they find out my car is 7 years old.
> >
> > Marty Hadden wrote:
> > >
> > > "Wow! That's an 86?!", is exactly right for my car, which has held up very
> > > well... If your 89's exterior is a little shabby, don't sweat it, and just
> > > get her in your car quickly, so she can enjoy the wood trim (luxury cars
> > > item only).
> > --
> > ------------------------------------------------------
> > Life's a beach. Dig your toes into the sand and enjoy.
> > ------------------------------------------------------
> > Todd Young WAM!NET Inc.
> > tyoung at wamnet.com 655 Lone Oak Drive, Bldg #A
> > 651-256-5051 Eagan, MN 55121
> > 800-585-1133 ext.5051 http://www.wamnet.com/
> > '93 Audi 90S (|___\====OOOO====/___|)
> >
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 12:45:35 -0800
> From: Luke Rickert <rickert at engr.orst.edu>
> Organization: Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Automatics = Lazy Americans, damn right they are!
>
> hey now, be nice to those Norwegians, democratic socialism is not
> without its major advantages over certain systems. Aside from the fact
> that they can conduct elections, their high, but generally progressive>
> tax system discourages such stupid things as SUV's. From what I have
> seen in a couple of visits and talking to Norwegians here, there are in
> fact much more active, healthier, better educated and certainly more
> polite than most Americans. (for that matter they can speak english with
> greater proficiency than most of us) I would also venture to guess that
> they drive more Audis too.
>
> As for automatic transmissions, the only reason, in my humble opinion,
> to use then is if you are physically incapable of shifting a car.
> Otherwise they are mechanically inferior in every way. They are over
> complicated, have a couple orders of magnitude too many parts, are often
> unreliable, non-robust, inefficient, remove one means of car control and
> are just plain boring to drive. So yes, americans are lazy, we drive
> everywhere, with only one person per car, creating horrible traffic
> because we don't want to walk, demand automatics so we can talk on cell
> phone, drink latte and "gesture" at other drivers. "We" see cars as
> appliances and think NACAR is motor sports and expect the world to
> revolve around each of us. In more civilized countries, (read Norway)
> they have or are in process of, banning hand held cell phone use by
> drivers. Not here, we are free to run over everyone else in our gas
> guzzling 4 ton+ SOV-SUV's because we are too busy doing other things
> while "driving."
>
> that is quite enough
>
> Luke
>
> cobram at juno.com wrote:
> >
> > Per Lindgren <lindgre at online.no> writes:
> > > No wonder! The general American is too lazy to shift for themselves!
> > > Or they
> > > dont know how to rive a manual transmissioned car! Why else do you
> > > think
> > > that almost all cars have slushboxes on your shores?
> >
> > Be willing to bet there are more standard shift cars (and nice ones at
> > that) in the State of California than there are people in the entire
> > country of Norway. When given a choice, most people in a given
> > population, I would venture to say would pick Automatics for their car,
> > all factors being equal. It's a matter of convenience, and since the
> > majority of any population views the car as an appliance, a means of
> > locomotion, when you're not straddled with fuel which is 70% tax you
> > pick what's most comfortable, powerful and easy to drive. I bet if our
> > government screwed us over on taxes the way yours does, Americans would
> > be driving shoebox sized stick shift cars in droves too.
> > Driving an automatic doesn't reflect on a populations "lazy" quotient.
> > It would probably be much more reasonable to draw such an inference if a
> > country, oh, lets say, had only half it's population in the workforce.
> >
> > BCNU,
> > Cobram at Juno.Com
> > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/1469/
> >
> > ________________________________________________________________
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> --
> Luke Rickert
> www.engr.orst.edu/~rickert
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 8
> From: kentmclean at mindspring.com
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:50:13 -0500
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Date experience w/ your Audi?
>
> Dan wrote:
> > My uncle was giving a ride to these two girls, and
> > suddenly the car broke down. Since neither of them
> > knew how to drive, the girls ended up pushing the car
> > while my uncle steered. I would consider this an
> > unsuccessful outing, by any standards...
>
> Two girls? They ended up pushing? I would consider
> that a *successful* outing. :-)
>
> Kent McLean
> '89 200 TQ, and just one girl
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 9
> From: "Andrew Lundy" <fast928 at prodigy.net>
> To: "Martin W. N. Suryadarma" <msuryadarma at mail.wesleyan.edu>
> Cc: "Quattro List" <quattro at audifans.com>>
> Subject: Re: Date experience w/ your Audi?
> Date: Fri,> 17 Nov 2000 14:47:32 -0600
>
> Martin--
>
> Quick Observation: MOST women won't notice a car.
> (NOTE: I said MOST)
>
> Many women won't be able to tell the difference between a Tempo or an Audi.
> If your looking to impress a women with a car it will backfire more often
> that it will help!! If the women notices it great!! But more likely she
> won't be able to tell.
>
> I mean, they can tell the difference, but now how you and I would. We would
> look it up and down, check the wheels out, look at the tires, listen for the
> whistle of a turbo, and say "nice Audi".
>
> A women would get in and look around and her First thought is...."I bet this
> is expensive"
>
> Second thought is....."Why waste money on a car??"
>
> Third thought is......"Why does he think he needs to drive a car like
> this??"
>
> Fourth thought is..."You know if he traded this car for that ugly one
> (Tempo) over there I could by a lot of shoes with the extra money"
>
>
> ***
> First thing they SAY to you...."Neat, you have a CD player"....and then
> think "more shoes!!!"
> ***
>
>
> There are women out there that appreciate nice cars but they are hard to
> find!! I've come across one in my short life and I married her!! Find one
> fast they're thinning out!!
> ---
> Andrew Lundy
> fast928 at prodigy.net
> 90 80Q (Started out as a beater...I got in some trouble for this one, AT
> FIRST. Not anymore!!)
> 91 90 (Wife's first car)
> 95 90Q (Wife made me buy)
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Martin W. N. Suryadarma" <msuryadarma at mail.wesleyan.edu>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 10:53 AM
> Subject: Date experience w/ your Audi?
>
>
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > First of all, I know this is not exactly a technical question, but it's
> > Audi-related, so I'm hoping to get some opinions from you guys.
> >
> > Ok, I know most if not all of you have owned your Audi for a long time. I
> > haven't, and I'm just wondering if you ever had a date and you took your
> > Audi. So it's NOT a date with your Audi. Get it? :)
> >
> > How exactly was the reaction of your date towards your Audi? I know, I
> > know, the car doesn't matter, but I just wanna know. Does she/he think
> > it's cool? It's weird that you drive an old car? No reaction?
> >
> > I apologize if this is improper to post here. If it is, please let me
> > know. If not, please send some answers. Thanks!!
> >
> > Martin
> >
> > PS: My car is 89 Audi 100, not exactly in pristine condition, but it's
> > clean, runs well, and no warning light is lit on the dashboard (at least
> > for now).
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 10
> From: "Andrew Lundy" <fast928 at prodigy.net>
> To: <Jokeree at aol.com>
> Cc: "Quattro List" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: need link for free carfax report
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 14:57:03 -0600
>
> Dave--
>
> I haven't seen a response to this yet so here's a link.
>
> http://www.carfax.com/cfm/PromoPage1.cfm
>
> Works as of right now!!!
> ---
> Andrew Lundy
> fast928 at prodigy.net
> 90 80Q
> 91 90
> 95 90Q
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Jokeree at aol.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 11:19 AM
> Subject: need link for free carfax report
>
>
> > Sorry, I know this comes across the list a lot, but the current address I
> > had, got deleted.
> >
> > Dave Farrer
> >
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 16:10:32 -0500
> From: Huw Powell <audi at mediaone.net>
> Reply-To: one at humanspeakers.com
> Organization: HUMAN Speakers
> To: Luke Rickert <rickert at engr.orst.edu>
> CC: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Automatics = Lazy Americans, damn right they are!
>
>
> > As for automatic transmissions, the only reason, in my humble opinion,
> > to use then is if you are physically incapable of shifting a car.
>
> see the dating thread :-)
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
> http://www.humanspeakers.com
>
> http://www.humanthoughts.org>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:54:37 -0500
> To: "Theron J. Bliss" <tbliss at mestek.com>
> From: Thomas Donohue <donohue at netconnx.net>
> Subject: Re: How Many '97 A8's were produced?
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
>
> The 97 that I referred to was a 4.2 quattro, so it was a "complete" A8.
> I've driven it and it is really quite nice. Tom
>
> At 03:45 PM 11/16/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> >These are some of the best prices I've seen, and note that in 1997 (as is
> the case
> >with the cheapest one here) the A8's were available with fwd and 3.7l V8.
> Not at
> >all desirable if you ask me.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 1997 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro
> > 97 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro, white/black leather, auto,
> > 67k mi, power moonroof, alloys, powered, 1 owner
> > off leased. 3yr/36k b2b CNA warranty available.
> > Color: White
> > 67536 miles, $27884
> > E-mail Seller
> >
> > Dedham Auto Mall
> > Visit our website
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 1997 Audi A8
> > 1997 AUDI A8 4.2 QUATTRO, silver/black,
> > automatic transmission, air conditioning, power
> > steering, power brakes, power windows, power
> > door locks, ... more
> > 53000 miles, $26750
> > E-mail Seller
> > Hobby Cars
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 1997 Audi A8
> > 1997 AUDI A8 4.2 QUATTRO, all opts,
> > Performance Package condition, many A8
> > Quattros available -29 prices as low as $25900
> > DIABLO MOTORS (925)830-8747
> > $25900
> > E-mail Seller
> > Diablo Motors
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 1997 Audi A8 3.7
> > Color: Ivory
> > 87041 miles, $23900
> > E-mail Seller
> >
> > Foreign Cars North
> > Visit our website
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 13
> From: V6Veloce at aol.com
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 17:03:31 EST
> Subject: Question about '92 100
> To: quattro at audifans.com
>
> Hi!
>
> I've been looking at a used (obviously) 1992 Audi 100, and am wondering
> whether anyone can help me with the following item: On the center of the
> dashboard there is a large square that glows a very dim red while the car is
> running. When the ignition is off, you can't tell that this panel is a
> light. There is no icon or writing anywhere around this panel, and the car
> doesn't have it's owner's manual. It's reminiscent of the alternator light
> in my Alfa which often glows faintly. This light is located in the upper
> center area of the dash, and is approximately 1inch to 1 1/2 inches square.
> If anyone knows what this light is, and whether it's something that should
> discourage me from buying this otherwise nice car, I would greatly appreciate
> an off-digest response!
>
> Thanks a million!!!
>
> Tarik Shapli
> v6veloce at aol.com
>
> '01 A4 1.8 TQ "Lola"
> '84 Alfa GTV/6 3.0 "Christina"
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 14
> From: Andrew Duane USG <duane at hunch.zk3.dec.com>
> Subject: Re: Question about '92 100
> To: V6Veloce at aol.com
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 17:14:09 -0500 (EST)
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com (Quattro List)
> Reply-To: duane at zk3.dec.com
>
> Hairy green toads from Mars made V6Veloce at aol.com say:
>
> > I've been looking at a used (obviously) 1992 Audi 100, and am wondering
> > whether anyone can help me with the following item: On the center of the
> > dashboard there is a large square that glows a very dim red while the car is
> > running. When the ignition is off, you can't tell that this panel is a
> > light. There is no icon or writing anywhere around this panel, and the car
> > doesn't have it's owner's manual. It's reminiscent of the alternator light
> > in my Alfa which often glows faintly. This light is located in the upper
> > center area of the dash, and is approximately 1inch to 1 1/2 inches square.
> > If anyone knows what this light is, and whether it's something that should >
> > discourage me from buying this otherwise nice car, I would greatly appreciate
> > an off-digest response!
>
> It's the autocheck system, and the dim glow is just the background
> lighting. If a symbol lights up in yellow or red, there's a problem.
>
> --
>
> Andrew L. Duane (JOT-7) duane at zk3.dec.com
> Compaq Computer Corporation (603)-884-1294
> 110 Spit Brook Road
> M/S ZKO3-3/U14
> Nashua, NH 03062-2698
>
> Only my cat shares my opinions, and she's too psychotic to express it
>
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>
> Message: 15
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 17:35:26 -0800
> Subject: driving without struts (type 44)
> From: Duane Hale <polidori1 at earthlink.net>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
>
> Need to drive the '86 5TQ a few miles after removing the front struts (from
> the top). Any potential problems driving without the actual strut in place?
>
> Thanks,
> Duane
> Alexandria, VA
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 16
> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 17:54:32 -0500
> From: Keith Simpson <ksimpson at conknet.com>
> To: quattro <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Fuel Line Leak etc.
>
> Well I have been off the list for a while, but I think its time to get
> back on. Here is my tale:
>
> Last two weeks have found my 93 S4 sputtering a mite. Especially when
> just starting out in the AM, and then when putting my foot down a bit
> lke we all like to do from time to time. Code is 2341, which is lean or
> rich, bad O2 sensor, or possible ignition, according to my sources (I
> haven't sprung for bently yet - CD soon, eh?). Replaced the O2 sensor
> cause I have never changed it in the year I have owned the car, and have
> no records. Changed fuel filter too. Still no luck.
>
> I was ready to take it to a dealer to have diagnostics done when I
> noticed the faint smell of gas on a cool morning. Sure enough, noticed
> a drip drip from the suspect spot known to many S4 owners, near the fuel
> filter where the braid turns to solid.
>
> Today I had it towed to dealer. Not f'in around here. Of course they
> don't see the leak. Also they said that the computer says something
> about the camshaft position sensor. Arggghhh. Anybody been here? What
> is going on? I want my car back! Waaahhhh!
>
> Would love to get help - or sympathy.
>
> 93 S4
> 97 A6 Avant
> 88 5Ktq (in colo with step-daughter)
>
>
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