which one?

[SAM LETZRING]

I have had problems with both rear windows- turned out to be a broken wire
( flexure failure) inside the rubber bellows which carries all the wires and
vacuum hoses to the rear doors. Have had front door failures too. Not easy
to repair- but can be done- have one I need to repair right now.

Sam

86 4KCSQ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Hoffman" <tfh400036 at yahoo.com>
To: "Rory" <armodis at speakeasy.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: which one?


> I'd go with the second, but they are both pretty close.
>
> The temp gauge could be a simple as the wiring on the sender, or the
sender itself. IT's the one on top of the water housing at the front of the
head. Right where the upper radiator hose goes into the head. Quite often
I've seen them broken off as well.
> The flashing lights meght be a bit more complicated to troubleshoot, but
not a dealbreaker either. Putting heated seats into one without them is a
pain. I helped a friend do it years ago in Montana. Not easy at all.
> Quite often the window problems (especially in the rear) are switch
related. You can clean them with contact cleaner after removing them.
>
> Tony Hoffman
>
>
> Rory <armodis at speakeasy.net> wrote:
> I've found two potential 4k quattro's, and since you're the experts I
figured I
> run this by y'all before I make my final decision...
>
> How do these prices look? Do these pretty much represent good stock 4ks
with
> the typical minor problems? Does anything jump out as a big NO? Do the
85's
> have the correct wiring harness to plug in heated leather seats if the car
> didn't originally come with them? Are the gages easy to find/fix?
>
> Thanks again !
> Rory
>
>
> 85 4kSQ $1500
> approx 230k miles
>
> Pro
> belstein shocks with H&R springs
> straight body
> decent original paint (white)
> no leaks that I can find
> no starting problems
> no smoke when starting (according to owner)
> timing belt in good condition (according to owner)
> owner recently changed the front diff/transmission oil, rear diff oil,
coolant,
> engine oil and spark plugs
> power accessories work
> no exhaust leaks
> no noise from wheel barrings or motor
> the headliner doesn't sag
> diff lock switch works and diffs lock
>
> Con
> several owners (at least four)
> engine ticks for a minute or so until warm (suggests manifold crack?)
> A/C compressor probably needs to be replaced
> odometer doesn't work
> emergency flasher, temp gage, and emergency brake dash lights all turn on
when
> the voltage reaches 13 volts
>
> 86 4kCSQ $1450
> approx 200k miles
>
> Pro
> one owner
> always serviced by certified audi repair center by schedule/recommendation
> leather heated seats
> straight body
> decent original paint (charcoal)
> no starting problems
> no smoke when starting
> timing belt and water pump changed - follow schedule
> front diff/tranny oil, rear diff oil, coolant - follow recommendation
> no exhaust leaks
> no noise from wheel barrings or motor
> headliner doesn't sag
>
> Con
> broken door handle
> one passenger window doesn't work
> diff switch and temp gage don't work
> shifting problem (my guess is linkage)
> valve cover leak
>
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