[V8] I got it

[urq]

... given that you have the tools and parts the timing belt isn't really 
that bad IME ... especially with the engine out of the car ... ;-)

Don't worry about the ABS light until after you get the battery/alternator 
figured out ... if there's a problem with the alternator/charging it will 
cause the ABS system to remain shut off ...

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)


> Timing Belt is a thousand dollar project....  You need to find if it's 
> been done and documented...
>
> Changing one is not for the feint of heart....
>
> Mike,
>
> z1sales at z1auto.com wrote:
>> Well, will be getting it tomorrow.  '90 V8 Quattro, black on black.  She 
>> needs a couple (hopefully)
>> small things:
>>
>> 1. climate control  - vents open and close and display works but no fan 
>> action - was told to check
>> the blower motor, fuses, the obvious.
>>
>> 2. fuel gauge does not work 3. battery light is on - will go through the 
>> basics of alternator, battery, and wiring to figure it
>> out
>>
>> 4. ABS light is on - again, gotta go through this one to figure it out.
>>
>> All in all though the car is very clean, all together, and starts and 
>> drives great from the brief
>> drive I took.  Fluids are all there and are the right colors :)
>>
>> Only thing I still need to try to figure out is when the t belt was last 
>> done...trying to get some
>> info from the owner on this if he can locate it.  If not, I suspect we'll 
>> check the belt condition
>> and go from there.
>>
>> Overall though I think this will be a great winter car for me, so i am 
>> excitied :)
to the KB ... all contributions welcome!