CoupeGT purchase

[Beatty, Robert]

I'm far from an expert on this car, even thou i did own one and loved it,
however the sticky valve is common to the I5 motor.  Changing the lifters
will definately correct that tapping, or even just flushing the head out if
you take it off will do wonders as well.  Alot of work to pull the head just
for a tapping lifter thou.  The lifters arent a hard install from what i
have heard, i havent done it myself YET!!!  I looked at your pics on yahoo,
and noticed you are in NY from what your Yahoo name says.  If you need parts
to this car there is/was a great example of a black 87 GT at a junkyard near
my work in Worcester, MA.  It is NOT the 87.5 as it doesnt have rear discs
and a few other things that the .5 got.  It did have the digi dash and all
the interior pieces last time i was there in Oct.  I can give you the name
of the junkyard if your interested or if anyone else is....

Rob

-----Original Message-----
From: MEMAGIL at aol.com [mailto:MEMAGIL at aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 11:07 AM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: CoupeGT purchase


Hi to all, 
Recent to the list, and might i say this is a gregarious list!  Which makes
me even more excited by my recent purchase.  Although its not a quattro, it
is a model by which i look forward to driving in the near future after a few
fix ups. Tires, e-brake cables, and a front turn signal lamp seem to be the
only visual things i can determine that i need to pass inspection.  The body
is good, interior excellent.  With all this i am more skeptical about the
engine.  I believe it should be the 2.3 litre I5, but it could be the 2.2 (i
have to check the VIN. The car has 127,000 original miles (verified by car
fax) and upon startup there is no funny colored smoke, blue nor white.  It
idles nicely has some power too it, but i hear what i think is a sticky
valve.  It quites down every now and then, but still it worries me. 

    I guess my question to all you seasoned Audi veterans is: IF this was
your car, what should i look for for tell tale signs of future engine
failure, or is there something i can do to extend the life of this fine
machine.(i plan on replacing timing-belt, waterpump very soon)  believe it
or
not i only spent $400 on this car, and dont mind putting some money into it
to be a daily driver.  I have enclosed a link to a  picture of the $400
beast because i
am so proud.
Ps.  I am going to need some sunroof parts (the sunroof itself isnt even
connected to anything)  IF anyone knows where to buy parts like this let me
know.
Thanks
http://photos.yahoo.com/marknyc28

Mark Magilson
1987 coupe GT
Memagil at aol.com