Even More Questions

[Huw Powell]

> Thanks to everyone who has helped me out with the inquiries about my
> recently purchased Audi 80Q.  I am still trying to work out some of the bugs
> on this car. Recently, after changing the oil and filter,  the car began to
> exhibit a rather loud engine knock at start-up.

Most likely the vacuum pump for the brake assist, on the side of the
head.  Some say oil gets on the "wrong" side of the diaphragm, many
simply take them off, remove the drive rod and reinstall with no
calamities.  Your brake pedal will get hard to push if you operate the
brakes and the loud pedal at the same time, though.

>   I'm still trying to get
> this shifter thing worked out.  My mechanic is saying it's the linkage rod
> that goes into the transmission, we'll see.

Almost certainly is - not too hard to replace - should be under $100 for
a new one at the dealer.

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Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

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