Very Sad story about my avant

[Mihnea Cotet]

I'm sad to hear that Ben!! As you said it, hopefully no one was hurt and it
wasn't your fault!


Keep us posted on the insurance details!


Mihnea


At 23:22 1/01/2003 -0500, Ben Swann wrote:
>[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.