Adivce needed on '95 90q

[Elliott Potter]

Todd Young wrote:
> 
> > 3)  O2 sensors go early and often.
> 
> I have to disagree here, both of mine lasted over 90K miles.
 
This depends a lot on driving style and fuel quality.  Mine last 45K
easy; they might last longer but I replace them anyway.

> > 4)  A/C Evaporators are a somewhat common failure. ($PENDY to fix)
> 
> Again, have to disagree, mine is still original on a '93. Although
> charging is a pain, unless you know the shadetree mechanic method for
> doing it through the high side port.
 
Well mine's gone ('93), and I've heard of a few others.  I wouldn't say
"common" but it does happen sometimes.  And the part is rediculously
expensive, and appear to be dealer only.

> > 5)  Catalytic converts go out often.  The '95's are covered by a 8yr/80k
> > miles emission warranty...so the car is still covered for a while there!!
> 
> Definitely agree here, but usually only the driver's side.
 
There was a recall for automatic transmission cars, but not for manual
transmission cars, which is too bad because the manual transmission cars
appear to have the same problems that the autos did.  Mine went the day
that I got the recall notice in the mail, cool :)
Saying "often" makes it sound like a regular maintenance item or
something (hey, 60k, time to do the timing belt and the catalytic
converters) which is more extreme than it really is.  However there was
a big bunch of catalytic converters that went bad after 5-6 years.  This
also seems to affect 100's, but not A6's.

> > 6)  Cars have a "dead" spot in the low RPM range.  "Dead" as in don't drag
> > race anybody!!!
> 
> Disagree here, I took on a new Chrysler 300M, blew his doors off.
 
This may depend on the driver:)
"dead" might be an overstatement, but it does lag a bit.  Helps if you
use first gear.

> > 7)  Front end suspension clunks/rattles are also common
> 
> Replace upper strut bearing, A-arm bushings, and subframe bushings.
 
Replace the upper strut bearing with the Ur-q part...

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Elliott