V8 QUATTRO

[The Quattro King]

I am the one Todd was mentioned that had the T-Belt go.  The one major thing
that can happen all to easily is that the rear main seals tend to leak on
them.  Again, I can't express how important it is to make sure the car has
had 60K t-belt changes.  That will run you about $1500-2000 for parts and
labor.  I will do just about anything service wise to a car except the
T-belt on the V8.  While I would not classify it as being that much harder
then any other t-belt I would call it more labor intensive then most of
t-belt jobs.  You also need a special tool or two.

Also, Like Todd said, check the tranny well, these are a weak point Auto or
Manual.  If it is a manual, $5000 is a great deal assuming there are no huge
parts missing.  Check the CV joints too.
 
Look at the front brakes, If they are the UFO brakes, expect higher
replacement costs.  Traditionally the rotors they can't be turned but there
are a few place that will turn them.  Brake swaps can be done too.  One
place to look at swaps is http://www.bira.org.

HTH, 

Shayne P.



1972 MB 280 SEL
1984 4ksq
1987 4ks
1991 v8q5
1991 200q Sedan
1992 S4

Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5

> From: Todd Phenneger <tquattroguy at yahoo.com>
> Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:22:41 -0700 (PDT)
> To: Stephen Ankney <ankneys at hotmail.com>, quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: V8 QUATTRO
> 
> All the usual stuff of course,  Hyd. Leaks, Rack leaks,
> suspension in good shape.  One thing is Very important though.
> Make SURE the Timing Belt has been changed if its due.  Its a
> 60k replacement.  (used to be 90k but was changed due to many
> problems).  A fellow friend of mine (lister) had one blow at
> like 70k.  Thats a vERY expensive proposition. And its a hard
> belt to change (not to mention expensive).  Other than that, I
> dont know of anything in particular.
> DOH!  Yea, its an auto, get it checked out as well.
> l8r
> Todd
> 
> --- Stephen Ankney <ankneys at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> While driving around last night looking at cars, I stumbled
>> apon a real nice
>> 1990 v8 quattro. Looks to be in good condition. Due to
>> darkness I'm unsure
>> of mileage...being sold for $5,000! Generally what should I be
>> looking for
>> as far as potential problems go? Is the v8 engine as robust as
>> the 5
>> cylinders are? Can't get the car test drivin till Monday so if
>> I can get
>> some info by then, that would be great...thanks.
>> 
>> Steve Ankney
>> 88 5k 80k
>> 
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