Introduction and some questions

[Huw Powell]

> I have just joined this list after buying a 1985 Audi 90 Quattro.

> There seems to be a lot of info out there on the web for these cars, but 
> I am a bit unsure what my car was called in the US?

4000 Quattro.

> anyone know how different they were to the European ones? From what I 
> can tell my car has a lot less emissions equipment on it, I am not sure 
> of any other differences at this stage?

See what Ti said.  Other than "cosmetics" like bumpers, you'll have less 
emissions related stuff.

> The only problem I have, is that it wants to stall if I leave the vacuum 
> advance hooked up.

Maybe the vacuum can leaks?

> I have blocked it off for the moment, and it runs 
> fine, but I think it could be related to the timing. I found two marks 
> on the flywheel- one had a 0 for TDC and the other just a line. Should 
> it be set to this second mark, and is it set at idle?

the O is zero, and your setting should be about 6 deg BTDC.  maybe more, 
for a less emission-regulated car.  set at idle, and as Ti said, with 
some random stuff clamped off.

> I think that is enough questions for now, I am sure I will have plenty 
> more later on.

I bet.

Welcome, and how can you drive upside down like that?  At least winter 
is coming, eh?

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/