1983 5000 Turbo gas

[Richard J. Andrews]

At 09:02 PM 11/27/00 -0500, you wrote:
Sounds like your CO tap tube...
supposed to have a blue rubber cap over it...
don't rebuild the turbo..
fix this first
HTH!
rich
'86 4kq


>Hello - as a newcomer to this list, I am hoping someone can help with some
>questions concerning my 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo gas.  I will be glad to go to
>archives and search, but did not seem to get the hang of searching (any
>help about using will be appreciated).  I have the car not driving since
>the litle tube coming up towards the hood started emitting hot exhaust.  I
>assume this was designed as a teltale item for problem with the turbo seal.
>  Have 124,000 miles on original setup.  Found prices from $900.00, to
>$600.00, and now $400.00 to rebuild turbo.  But before the rebuild, I want
>to be sure that is what is wrong.  All suggestions, comments, or experience
>info will be appreciated.  Thanks,  Tex.