Hard Start - 87 4kq

[Huw Powell]

> I've got an 87 Audi 4000CS Quattro.  The problem I'm having is when
> the car sits for any length of time (> 2 hours or so).

> When I first start the car it wants to quickly die.  It doesn't
> really respond to the gas pedal that much either.  Usually I've got
> to lightly feed it gas to try and get the revs up for a bit then
> it'll run fine.  It usually takes about 5 'starts' and a couple
> minutes before it will idle and drive ok.

Sounds to me like the CIS temp sender is the culprit.  They're cheap,
and easy to replace.  Located on the underside of the coolant neck on
the head.

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Huw Powell

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