CoupeGT purchase

[Huw Powell]

> is a model by which i look forward to driving in the near future after a few
> fix ups.

congratulations!

>  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 

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/engine.htm has some engine bay
photos.  The 5th one down is most of a 2.3 in a coupe GT (87.5 only) 
The top two are about what it will look like if it is the 2.2.  You say
yours is an 87.5, and it looks like one, too.  Another dead giveaway -
only the 2.3 87.5 has rear disc brakes (unless they were swapped on).

> 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.

probably a lifter, some oil changes with a good oil should help.

>     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.

change the oil every 5k, fix anything that goes wrong right away, and
ask again in about 180,000 miles.

> 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.

the sunroof is not supposed to be connected to anything, at least to a
mechanism of any sort.  It just tilts or comes out (store it in the
trunk in those two little rails at the top)

And enjoy your new ride!

-- 
Huw Powell

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