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Re: Galvanizing
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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