quattro Digest, Vol 7, Issue 32
SJ
syljay at optonline.net
Fri May 7 11:37:58 EDT 2004
My 85 4k had a similar problem with the engine dying while driving.
It happened a number of times. I would pull off the road, wait a few
minutes, it would start up.
The problem turned out to be the electrical connector at the pump. The
connectors were the "push-on" type . . . kind of like spark plug wires. No
nuts to keep the connector securely attached.
I added a washer and nut . . .problem solved.
Apparently, the connectors would overheat, expand, lose contact . . .pump
stops running . .engine stalls.
I thought it was a nutty way to attach electrical connections. Especially in
that area under the car, which is subject to water spray, dirt, salt, etc
etc.
SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q
> From: "S: Parcells, Adam P (MCC Student)"
> <aparcells001 at student.monroecc.edu>
> Subject: RE: 85 4Kq fuel pump
> To: "Eric Sanborn" <eric_audi.ql at mindspring.com>
>
I would
> give the pump a swift kick and it would start humming along. Of course
> one day it decided it had lived long enough.
>
> --
> Eric Sanborn
> '85 4ktq
>
> http://sofadog.net/4ktq/
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 22:16:01 EDT
> From: Quattro8880 at aol.com
> Subject: 88 80q no start
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <160.2f219b18.2dcc4b61 at aol.com>
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> I recently replaced the head on the NG motor and after getting it running
it
> had an idle isolation. A "friend" messed with the co adjustment and now I
> can't get it started. Is there a position for that adjustment screw that I
can
> start it in and then adjust to the +- 0 ma ? Does that screw bottom out
clockwise
> or counter clockwise ? Could it have come all the way out of were it's
> supposed to go? What or how can I check these things ?
>
> TIA
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 22:29:16 -0400
> From: Enzeder <enzeder at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: Costco Tires
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <4.2.2.20040506222643.0267ae10 at mail.comcast.net>
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> I found the prices to be good, but the quality of service was horrible -
> enough so that I will never purchase tires from them. They charged $10
for
> mounting, and I guess I got what I paid for...
>
>
> At 10:57 PM 5/6/2004 +0000, walian at att.net wrote:
> >Jon,
> >
> > I have also found the prices on the tires really good however keep in
> > mind that you must have a current membership for hazard/warranty work.
My
> > membership ran out and they required me to purchase a new membership
when
> > I had a road hazard issue. The service station where I went in
> > Gaithersburg MD was absolutely terrible. I ended up purchasing the
> > membership and then getting a refund for it after my warranty work
> > because the shop was extremely slow and discurtious.
> >
> >Frank
> >
> >
> > > Just ordered some Michelins for my '88 5kcsq on costco.com. I'm a
> > > member, but it would appear that non-members can shop costco.com, but
> > > with a 5% surcharge on purchases. They have relatively excellent
prices
> > > on the Michelin products that I was able to compare, so even with the
5%
> > > I think it can still be a pretty decent deal. I can't speak for their
> > > mounting, etc. yet, but have heard form others they do a good job.
> > >
> > > -Jon
> > >
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 22:39:47 -0400
> From: Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> Subject: Re: 88 Audi 80 FS (Tampa, FL)
> To: pdooley at gte.net
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <409AF6F3.9040909 at humanspeakers.com>
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>
> > Yes, I already tried the marketplace, with no success.
>
> ?????
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
> http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi
>
> http://www.humanthoughts.org/
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 23:24:49 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Kurt Deschler <desch at alum.wpi.edu>
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] RE: New or nearly-new car purchase
> To: TM <t44tq at mindspring.com>
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.58.0405062314260.18220 at cs.WPI.EDU>
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> On Thu, 6 May 2004, TM wrote:
>
> > I'm not planning on keeping this car for a LONG time, so rust
> > is not an issue. The newer Japanese (NOT "jap," excuse YOU) cars
> > have much better corrosion resistance.
>
> The last (my bad) Japanese car I owned was an 85 Nissan Pulsar but many of
> my friends have new ones. The reason that I mentioned dents instead of
> rust is because that is what I see a lot of on their newer cars. When I
> painted my 87 5k last year, I found almost no dents to speak of. It is
> also the first car that I have worked on where leaning on the fenders did
> not cause them to cave in.
>
> > I can't imagine the Subaru WRX being any worse than a Ford Mustang.
> > Granted, it doesn't have the build quality of a Audi S6.
> >
> > Taka
>
> I agree that the American cars are no charm either. If we would get some
> good full size German trucks over here, I'd ditch my Chevy in a heartbeat.
> The one plus of the thinner metal is it saves a lot of weight. This is a
> lot of what maked cars like the WRX fast.
>
> Kurt
>
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 20:43:48 -0700
> From: "Doug Johnson" <ur-quattro at msn.com>
> Subject: Saggy roof liner
> To: "Rennlist 20v" <audi20v at rennlist.org>, "q-list"
> <quattro at www.audifans.com>
> Message-ID: <BAY0-SMTP04bmNmgHvn000012ab at BAY0-SMTP04.bay0.hotmail.com>
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> Hi all.
>
> The liner on my '91 cq's roof is starting to become detached above both
sun
> visors. The car grew up in Texas, and I expect the heat exacerbated the
> problem, no?
>
> Does anyone have a favorite adhesive that might be injected through the
> liner with a syringe and hypodermic needle? Any thoughts will be
> appreciated.
>
> TIA,
>
> ~ Doug
>
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 20:49:52 -0700
> From: "Mark L. Chang" <mchang at ee.washington.edu>
> Subject: Re: Audi MarketPlace
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <409B0760.1010406 at ee.washington.edu>
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> Cat ^. .^ ~ wrote:
> > Are we allowed, as members of the Audi list, to put products on the
> > Audi MarketPlace that are not exactly car stuff, like a canoe, for
> > example?
>
> Sorry, Cat, no. Audi-related, please.
>
> Mark
>
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 23:06:40 -0500
> From: Doug Yoder <yoderw at msoe.edu>
> Subject: Re: Saggy roof liner
> To: Doug Johnson <ur-quattro at msn.com>
> Cc: Quattro List <quattro at audifans.com>
> Message-ID: <409B0B50.7060703 at msoe.edu>
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> Doug Johnson wrote:
> > The liner on my '91 cq's roof is starting to become detached above
> > both sun visors. The car grew up in Texas, and I expect the heat
> > exacerbated the problem, no?
>
> All my cars have been MN/WI cars... I think 13 years is about the limit
> for the headliners no matter what climate you're in.
>
> > Does anyone have a favorite adhesive that might be injected through
> > the liner with a syringe and hypodermic needle? Any thoughts will be
> > appreciated.
>
> I have had good luck with clear siliconized latex caulk. Comes in
> something vaguely resembling a tube of toothpaste, you can get it at the
> hardware store. Cut a small slit in the headliner and squirt just
> enough in. If you use too much, some of it will leak through the fabric
> and make it look funny (not discolored, just like something's been
> spilled on it). Smooth the headliner fabric around, with practice you
> can make the small slit you put in the headliner virtually invisible.
>
> Good luck,
> -Doug
>
> --
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