[urq] New quattro

[Ed Kellock]

The wheeze may be a leak in the hose that runs up to the back of the
guage.  That same possible leak may also be contributing to the hard
starting by allowing unmetered air to enter the intake.

When shifting into reverse it is normal to push down on the shift
lever.  That is a safety feature to prevent engagement of reverse when
shifting to 4th.

Ed

On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 22:43:00 -0500 (GMT-05:00), Andrew S Basinski
<basinski.a at neu.edu> wrote:
> 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
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