[V8] State of the (Auto) Union

[David Head]

The '92 is back in action with a 'new to it' alternator. Them S6 seats 
sure are nice!

I have the feeling the tornado '90 is due for wheel bearing(s) in the 
front. I have a low grade growl that increases w/speed. Above 90 it gets 
downright 'howly'. A turn to the right (ever so slightly even, like an 
inch plus on the wheel) dramatically increases the noise, along with 
increased vibration - any speed above say 25. Turn to the left, hardly 
any difference.

Figured it was tires, pulled the driver's front off to rotate back and 
found an inside bubble. Aha! I thought. Put on a standard size Piroegi 
(Pirelli) in its place in reasonable shape - same noise/symptoms over 
the 250 mile trip today. The passenger side front is fairly new with no 
feathering.
Since I was planning on dropping the struts to oval the mounting points 
and replace the 'snapping turtle' strut bearings, might as well get new 
bearings pressed in too and go the whole way. Timing belt at the same 
time (since its now at 78K in 3 years). Plan is to get the lago car on 
its feet and park the red one for a few yea - err, months...

Dave.