Lack of Power in the 1000-3000 RPM Range

[Cade Carvell]

Hello all,
  I would like to say, I am new to the Audi world.  A buddy of mine had
one, and I liked it, so I bought one too.

  Anyway, I have noticed that in the range of 1000 -> 3000 RPM, the car
seems to lack any Torque.  After the 3000 rpm It does very well.  Is
this common, or is something out of wack?

  I also have one other question.  There seems to be a whirring noise
coming from under the hood, at idle, and all speeds.  A buddy of mine
told me it was either the timing belt (which is new), or the water pump.
 He stated that the noise is normal.  I can clearly hear that sound with
the hood closed, and the windows up.  Is this normal?  Is this something
that I should be concerned about.  I already know that the bearings in
the AC are going bad, that is slatted for next spring.  Could that be
the cause of the this whirring noise?

New proud owner of an 87 Audi Quattro with 63,000 miles.  Mint shape
vehicle,




Cade Carvell
National Business Systems, Inc.
Eagan, MN 55121
Office: 651-994-4400