Bought the V8

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, Steve Kramer wrote:
>
> Well, looking at all of your comments, I bought the V8.
> Another type 44 1990 V8 with 122k on it.
>
> Drove very well, a lot of pick up. very clean. pearl white exterior / black
> interior

You'll love it!

>
> According to all of you the very first item should be replacing the timing
> belt. Talked with Laurel Audi about timing belt price - $1,200 (a bit better
> than Midtex' price)

The rule is "every 60,000 miles".  If you don't know when it was last done,
do it now.  There have been cases of timing belts breaking in less than
90,000 miles - which was Audi's original recommendation.  They changed that
to 60,000 after some experience.

A couple of other pretty inexpensive things.  Replace the fuel pressure
regulator.  It's cheapest from some of the aftermarket suppliers.  Also,
there are small rubber hoses (4 or 5) under the air cleaner that deteriorate
and leak, that ought to be replaced.

I see you are also on the V8 list, that's a very good place to get answers
and suggestions.

>
> Now I have some items that I see are'nt working. I'd lik to hear what you
> think about the cost and if i can do the repairs myself
>
> 1.  Rear driver window not working - you know my 200 had the same problem
> 2.  front passenger window of track - i hear the sound of the motor but no
> movement
> 3.  bad contact between defroster button and contactor
> 4.  regular beams don't work - only brights - my 200 had this problem said
> to replace switch

Same problems as your 200 and the solutions are mostly the same.


> would like to go back to the delta system or equal
>        - would like to see if i can still use the cd changer

Good luck on finding a 10 disc CD changer with the interface unit.
They are very hard to find.

> 6.  Would like to install a rear spoiler and install new wheels

Most varieties of wheels will fit.  I had several types on my '93
from time to time.  Ronal R28 17"x8.5", UrS4/S6 5 spoke 16"x8",
and others.

    - Charlie


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