TR: [urq] A new project : a 5000TD !

[Huw Powell]

Christopher G. Mason wrote:
> On 2:59 PM, Huw Powell wrote:
>> So it needs roughly $800 in parts and probably that much again in labor
>> if you don't do it all yourself.
>>
>> If that gets you a thoroughly reliable car you enjoy driving for that 40
>> miles a week, I guess it might be "worth it", but it's pretty borderline.
>>
>> I guess I'm mostly concerned with the reliability after you've poured
>> this cash into it.
>>
>> If it were offered to me - for free - I might do it because 1. I have
>> wheels and tires I can put on it, saving a big chunk of your list, and
>> 2. I actually "need" a car.
>>
> 
> Wait.... don't you have 2 fine running Audis?

Yeah, but one is a rustbucket with  a dead heater core (90Q) and the 
other needs some brake line replacement and some body work. Both run 
great. Would like body donor for either.

>> How many giddyups does the TD motor have?
>>
> 
> Don't expect to break the speed limit anytime soon.

So, like 100 geegees?

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Huw Powell

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