Very Sad story about my avant

[Ben Swann]

[During this drive I figured something out.  It appears that many if not
most drivers are instant hazards.  Just add water in any form.
Bob]

Well, this driver did not need water or alcohol ( I don't think) - somewhat
geriatric and just wasn't paying attention.  Made a left turn right in
front of my '87 turbo quattro avant while I was transporting family to a
Chrismas Party.  Well we were very late for the party, and the avant never
made it.  It will not be going anywhere soon if at all.  It's a damn shame,
and I have been trying to keep from getting depressed as I have tallyed my
time and expenses in the car to over $17K, mostly this year with all the
work I've done.  One minute near perfect, next minute totalled.

I am thankful that no one was hurt.  I am also thankful it was not my
fault, so I will at least get something.  I am glad I did a good job of
recordkeeping and have a spreadsheet of expenses and the receipts to back
it up.  For those who have had questions regarding how this might work with
insurance, stay tuned.

I'll try to post pics and spreadsheet, as it shows good stuff on cost of
ownership of these cars, even if you go overboard.

Ben (now sad) and looking for a replacement ( see marketplace for details).

'87 5000 CS turbo quattro avant  160kmiles - to not yet RIP!  Car was in
near perfect condition without a spot of rust - underneath looks new.
Engine rebuilt in April '02 incl. following -
	T03/K26 hybrid turbo.
	Elgin 260i254e cam
	adjustable cam sprocket -  currently set for 0
	new valve seals, lifters & techtonics springs
	new piston rings, connecting rod and main bearings, all new seals.
	2-Piece Exhaust manifold, highflow cat and 2.5" Stebro exhaust.
	All visible casting flash removed from components.
	Mild port and polish to head and manifolds with ports matched.
	Bypass valve located in intercooler where untapped hole was with bypass
	flow directed toward turbo
	Supplementary fuel injector installed in intercooler controlled by 034EFI
 - injector is inline just prior to throttle body hose.
	200 Flywheel, Clutch and Pressure plate, slave cyl.
	QLCC chip with variable resistor modded ECU, Schrapnel Knob + 2 bar SJM
	spring for control - currently set for 16 PSI.

I can at least tell the engine is salvageable.