Blown head gasket...

[SJ]

Look in the archives for May, June 2004. Sort the List by author SJ. You
will see all my posts regarding the head work.
I suggest you read all the posts because I switched subject name during the
course of the work.
The posts will cover troubleshooting, tools, parts, prices.
Its not exactly the same car as yours, but the work will be very close to
what you have to do.
http://www.audifans.com/pipermail/quattro/2004-June/092737.html

SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q


> From: "ORSOPERS" <orsopers at comcast.net>
>
> Well, our beloved '88 80q blew a head gasket tonight.  Actually I have
> suspected that it might for a bit now, but it drove so nice (still does
> actually) that I sort of ignored it.  Anyhow I see that Mr. Bentley says
> that the head can be removed with the engine in place.  Any tips or
tricks?
> It looks tight but do-able.  Any rough gestimates on prices for parts to
do
> the job?  I would do the timing belt and water pump while I was in there
> (they have about 40k miles on them) and the lifters too.
>
> Thanks for all the help and advice over the years,
>
> Rand Soper
> '88 80q