[V8] Early V8q general known issues

[Paul Jager]

Any car that has been sitting - look for fuel and brake issues. The brake 
lube points, seized calipers, parking brake.

Engine oil leaks - expensive to fix and is it worth it??  Back 20 years ago 
I nixed a  $6K '90 car due to an oil leak as the cost to fix was huge.

Steering rack leaks.

There is a reason it's sitting - the problems it has accumulated exceeded 
the usefulness of the car.

Ideas to take on the drive - maybe a helmet??

-----Original Message----- 
From: Don Wasley
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:22 AM
To: V8 at audifans.com
Subject: [V8] Early V8q general known issues

Hello All,



I bought a 1990 V8q 3.6L/ZF 4HP24A auto on the cheap ($350) because it
doesn't have a title. I'm in process of doing that State of Colorado
paperwork now so I can't drive it until that's done. My question is: What
are the problem areas in this car that I might need to check while it's
sitting? I know my instrument cluster goes dark when I put it in drive with
the lights on. It also stalls when cold when I put it in gear, after warming
up it's ok. It's sitting at a friend's place about 30 miles from where I
live since I can't have an unlicensed vehicle sitting in a condo parking
area. I'd like some ideas to take with me when I make this drive! Thank you
in advance for your help..



Don

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