[Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions

[Tony and Lillie]

Yes, that temp reading is normal. Those years, VAG products had true gauges, 
not the dummy ones we have today.

I've never done a clock repair/interchange either, but like Mark said, if it 
fits, it should work. I usually am replacing with a tach ;-)

As for the maintenance, if it runs and works fine, it should be alright. I 
don't exactly change mine very often (probably 10K on average) but I have 
another reason. Typical of a mechanic, I don't want to work on mine at the 
end of the day. However, routinely checking all fluids is a very good idea. 
That's more than often the reason for a dead engine. I don't think I've seen 
too much evidence of long oil changes having disastrous results. More engine 
wear, obviously, but nothing catastrophic. However, I have seen plenty 
blown/rattling from a lack of oil.

Tony
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William J Toensing" <toensing at wildblue.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 4:38 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions


> Today, the speedometer went out. I guess the cable must have broke but it 
> didn't give any signs of braking. Odometer stopped moving as well as 
> speedometer. Checked one source, Auto Parts World, had no listing. Haven't 
> tried others yet. Is this going to be a hard part to find? Also, the clock 
> doesn't work. The Bentley just says replace clock. Any trouble shooting 
> hints re the clock since I will have to remove the instrument panel to 
> disconnect the speedometer cable so might as well fix it if I can. Are 
> these clocks interchangeable with older clocks. The clock in my '81 
> Dasher, with double the Quantum's mileage still works.
> I may have solved the overheating issue but not sure. The temperature gage 
> seems to want to settle between the half & hot mark or 3/4ths mark on the 
> gage. Is that normal? I replaced the overflow tank with a new one with no 
> leaks after pumping the pressure tester to 17# psi. But still not sure.
> The previous owner told me he doesn't believe in maintenance but just 
> drive a car into the ground & then replace it. He has not replaced the 
> thermostat, water pump, or radiator. Didn't even change the oil! The car 
> has almost 118,000 miles, quite low for an '82. But it appears it has not 
> had TLC. Said he drove it around 30,000 or 40,000 miles as I recall.
> Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA
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