4kq and issues

[Dave Glubrecht]

I have had my Audi deeper than that.  I came across a flooded road and
needed to cross.  I knew about water ingestion issues so I just idled along,
figuring that if water got in, it would kill the engine before enough got in
to bend rods.  Driving with water well over the bottom of the doors is a
very weird feeling.  I had a camera and wanted to take a picture, but there
was no opportunity while the car was crossing.
   Dave G



----- Original Message -----
From: "Huw Powell" <audi at mediaone.net>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 12:24 AM
Subject: Re: 4kq and issues


>
> > >I am very pleased to report that I purchased a 1985 4kq this weekend.
>
> > >The biggest (or rather noisiest) issue with the car is the
> > >exhaust.
>
> > They are bit louder than other cars, I guess you could call that a
> > "feature" too.
>
> Actually, a properly set up stock 4kq is practically inaudible when it
> is running.  But how many are that way anyway?
>
> > Have fun with the car, and make sure you do this:
> > http://lah-electra.stanford.edu/cars/helmut/wetaudi.html
>
> oh, please, make sure to measure the depth in the middle first... I once
> lost an engine to 18" or so of water!
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
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>
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>