1985 4000S Quattro - what should I do with it?

[Mark R]

The real key- how's the body.  If it's clean and little underbody rust,
would be a good easy project for someone here on the east coast to adopt it.

Mark (who probably doesn't NEED another 4KQ in my stable)


On 6/26/07, J Baker <jbaker7 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> OK all,
>
> I've got a 1985 Red 4KSQ sitting in my Dad's driveway in Virginia near DC,
> I've been in Denver 4 years and now it doesn't start (surprise).  He insists
> I get it out of there ASAP but I can't get it to Colorado.
>
> What should I do with it?
>
> It's been idle for about 2 years, and hasn't started in about a year.
>
> The problems it had when it ran were:
> (1) some sort of issue with the air intake valve (that big 3-4" paddle in
> the big rubber hose) where it would backfire now and then.  Got a
> refurbished one in the trunk, never put it in.  It would cause the car to
> stall sometimes too.
> (2) slow pinhole leak in radiator
> (3) slight looseness in steering, have brand new joint and strut ends in
> the trunk for that
> (4) slow leak from brake cylinder, have a brand new one in the trunk
> (5) wear and tear on seats and various inside trim, minor body damage...
>
> Mostly it ran pretty well for an 85.
>
> So, should I send it straight to the junkyard and ebay the parts, or is
> there anyone willing to adopt it?  Let me know what you suggest for me or
> want to do with it.  I hate to see one of these die, but maybe it's not
> worth saving anymore.
>
> John Baker
>
>
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