Anyone have one?

[Huw Powell]

> The dealer wanted an outrageous $100 for that little rod! Yikes! So, is there anyone out there who had a 2.3 NG engine and did a turbo conversion who is willing to sell me the rod?

I just checked, part number 893 907 415 (there is also an "A" version
after some VIN starting with 8A?) lists for $40.95

Still a bit rough, but not as bad.

You could try one of the dealers that caters to our crowd, like Carlson,
I think.  Hopefully some contact info will be on the audifans vendor
list.  You might even get a discount!

> > I have a 1987 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" (1987.5 CGT). It has the 2.3 NG engine, but I am missing the actuator rod for the cruise control. The part  need is the little metal rod that goes from the vacuum diaphragm for the cruise control to the ball on the top of the throttle body. I already bought one off a 1986 4kQ, but it had the 2.2 engine, and the rod is much too long. I need one of an NG engine... Anyone have one for sale? Know where I can get one cheap? The stealer..err.. I mean dealer wants WAY too much...
>
> 1. just how much did the dealer want?  I'm curious...
>
> 2. your engine appears in a bunch of other cars - there are 100's, I
> believe, with the same intake manifold setup and thus the same cruise
> rod.  Also, all the 88-92 80's and 90's with 10 valve five cylinder
> engines will be potential sources of a used part.  Of course it does not
> help that this was Audis weakest sales era - but those cars are turning
> up in junkyards with increasing frequency these days.
>
> Try calling Chris Semple at force five (info in parts supplier list on
> audifans.com), he seems to have a steady turnover of them.
>
> Also, anyone who converted an 80Q or 90Q to a turbo engine might have
> removed one along the way.

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Huw Powell

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