[urq] New quattro

[Andrew S Basinski]

Hi guys, I'm new to this list and also to the world of audis.  I just 
bought an 83 Quattro Turbo from somebody in Buffalo, NY.  It's a great 
car, and I'm very happy with the decision, but I have some questions 
that I can't seem to find the answers to.

Most importantly:  My turbo gauge is making a lot of noise.  I can't 
seem to find exactly what it is, but it sure seems like the gauge.  
When I give it some gas, the gauge moves and the noise stops.  When it 
drops back down after I take my foot off the throttle, I get a low 
wheeze from somewhere in the dash.  Sometimes it happens when I'm 
idling, but it is most apparent when the revs drop.  Should I look into 
an aftermarket gauge?  Can it be fixed?

#2, what is a good option for a coolant temp gauge?  Where can I put 
the sender?  I noticed one already towards the front of the engine, can 
I use that with just another wire?

Other questions:

Do the mirrors fold, or just flex?I noticed you can move them back and 
forth, but i didn't want to push too far.  However, folded mirrors 
stand less chance of getting hit here in the city.

The car sometimes has a little trouble starting up.  It's parked on a 
steep hill, and this may be the cause, but it seems a little hesitant 
even on flat ground.  Could this be something with the battery, or is 
it always like that?  In addition, I noticed that when I put the turn 
signal on, the battery light flashes opposite the turn signal light.  
Not brightly, but you can see it flash when the signals are on or the 
high beams are up.  Is this just background, or should I consider 
getting a new battery?

One more thing- shifting the car is sometimes difficult, particularly 
into reverse.  I usually have to push down on the shift knob a little 
(it moves down with a little spring pressure, is that normal?) and 
it'll go in, but I'm just curious if that's supposed to happen or if 
something might be off.

There are some other things I'll probably ask soon.  My rear defroster 
doesn't work.  I know this is a lot of questions, but any help would 
really be appreciated.  This is my first Audi, and I love the car so 
far, but it does certainly have some quirks.

Thanks,
-Andrew