20v coupe quattro

[Eric Hayes <hayes@salus.med.uvm.edu>]

>So
>      >  Darin Nederhoff
>wants to know...
>       > So let's hear the joys and sorrows of 20v ownership.  ;)
> 
>try timing belts-having to remove the front! of the car to get at the belts!
>
>leaking oem valve cover gasket-the replacement one seems to work, though
>
>idling problems due to the idle stabilizer...
>
>Tight!!!!engine compartment.

Hi,  I also have a 90Q coupe.  Mine is a 91.  I have had it for about 6
months and have done nothing but change the oil.  It had 46k on it when I
bought it.  Seems to be in good shape.  Not  perfect, but what a car!!  My
valve cover gasket seeps a little bit, but so far I have left it alone.  

The timing belts are a pain in this car!!  I guess it is a $500 job to do
all the fun stuff associated with changing all the belts and water pump and
stuff.  

Idle problems have not reared their head . . . yet.

Obviously if you are going to find a one, try to get extensive "medical
history" on the car.  Find out if these things are needed.  

good luck.



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Eric Hayes
Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Given Building Room D205
Burlington, VT  05405-0068

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