does this sound like a good deal? (Quantum Syncro in Maine)

[scott miller]

>doesn't this engine have hydraulic lifters, which
>aren't supposed to make this noise?

Mine both rattled.  My local wrench said he used to take them off the truck 
at the dealer, and let them run behind the shop 'till the rattling subsided.

>After locking and unlocking the diffs, I got the impression
>that it wasn't all unlocked

My diffs were slow to unlock.

I loved mine, both totalled at 200k and running well.  They were simpler and 
often easier to work on than the various quattros among my family and 
friends, but not as fun to drive.  More utilitarian, especially with the 
factory roof rack.  Hopefully he's got the Thule style cross pieces and 
security cover, I've already given mine away.  My ACs never worked, I never 
tried to fix them.  Both suffered from warping front rotors, rusting parking 
brake cables, rear shock troubles, rust around the rear window (the plastic 
trim holds moisture & salt, yank it off).  A few friends here have them, 
still pretty trouble free.  Someone sent me pics of a turbo-MC conversion 
synchro FS a few months ago, sweet.

Scott Miller
'90 200tqw
Holland, MI

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