[urq] [s-cars] What to look for on a 84 urQ
Ed Kellock
ekellock at gmail.com
Sun Dec 16 10:27:40 PST 2007
I'll also forward to the urq-specific list...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Kent McLean
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:48 AM
> To: Vincent Frégeac
> Cc: quattro; s-car-list
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] What to look for on a 84 urQ
>
>
> Vincent Frégeac wrote:
> > Theres a black on black urQ that may replace soon my
> assholemobile. I
> > plan to go see her tomorrow. Beside that I love these cars, I know
> > very little about the urQs. I will probably spend my Sunday on urQ
> > lists and sites but thought there are some listers here who
> own urQs
> > and may give some hints.
> >
> >
> >
> > What should I look for on a 84 urQ, 113Kmiles, 225hp 10VT
> rebuilt at
> > 90Kmiles?
>
> I'm no expert on the urQ, so I'll forward this question to
> the quattro post, where it may see more action.
>
> My general knowledge: the urQ was before galvanized bodies,
> so look for rust. The engine is robust, but look for weak
> electrics (ignition, switches, door jamb wires, noisy heater
> blowers). The engine is sensitive to vacuum leaks, so check
> for old/cracked hoses. A worn turbo may cause smoke not
> related to a worn engine (although at 113K miles, and only
> 23K on the engine, that might not be a problem).
>
> That should get you started. If you are snowed in today, go
> to the audifans.com web site and search on: urq problems
>
> Good luck with the urQ (and the Fiat :).
>
> --
> Kent McLean
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