Re: Galvanizing

[srmcpher@syr.edu (srmcpher)]

Hi all!

Does anyone know what year Audi started uses galvanized bodies?  I just bought 
a 1986 5kCS with 105K and I am amazed at the condition of the paint & body.  
The paint is original and there is zero rust anywhere (remarkable for a 9 
year old car that has spent its whole life in Syracuse, NY (ie. LOTS of salt 
in the winter).  I have been looking at getting a mid 80's 4kQ, but have seen 
some cars that had some rust. I have also seen a couple of 1988 90Qs that had 
a bit of rust.  I have seen 3 5ks with NO rust.  Was this a good year for the 
zinc dip? Are all later years dipped well or only the 5000 series??  Are there 
any good or bad years?

Also, I have a clicking (rapping?) noise coming from below the shift console.  
I suspect that is is an exhaust leak, but it only occurs under medium 
acceleration when the car is cold.  I cant find it when the car is Idling, and 
the noise disappears when the car warms up. 
Any pointers?

Thanks     


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