Re: HELP MY 4KQ!

[Dan Simoes <dans@ans.net>]

You DID check the archives before posting this right?
Check the mechanics list for a competent Audi specialist to help
with your project.
 
> 1.      My clutch doesn't pop back out after I shift.  I have to manually
> PULL it out with my foot, and it makes driving very difficult.  If I so much
> as TAP the pedal, it gets sucked to the floor somehow.. any ideas?

Busted cable?  No vacuum?  Need more than this...
 
> 2.      My rear muffler is gone.. rusted and broken. OEM or aftermarket?
> Suggestions?  Can I install this thing myself with normal tools?

You can get an aftermarket replacement from cat back from
Blaufergnugen for $299 or so, or try PAP.
 
> 3.      Heated seats - DEAD.  My favorite. It ain't the fuses! any ideas?
> Is it worth the $$$?

check the relays, but it's probably the element.  Also see the archives
for more info.
 
> 4.      Front left 'LOOSE KNOCKING' feeling over bumps.  Every bump I hit -
> it feels like the wheel will seperate from the rest of the car.  It also
> makes an awful scraping metalic noise.  CV Joints?  Brakes?  Bearings?  Anyone?

Could be control arm bushings but it sounds worse.  Could be a function
of shot struts.
 
> 5.      Suspension/Rims/Tires.  Time to upgrade.  Can anyone recommend a gas
> shock/strut replacement for me? how about tires and rims?  Bilstein says I
> need two different kinds.. HELP

Boge Turbo Gas or hydraulics.  Check the archives.
How about tires and rims?  Get a package from Tire Rack.
 
> 6.      CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM.. IT WON'T LIGHT UP!!!  why?  One Audi guy
> said it was the fumes from my aftermarket battery!  I miss the lock!  The
> strange thing is that the rear is fine.. but locking it in winter weather
> without locking the center is like riding a dirtbike in the snow!  Sideways
> everywhere!

If the center diff lock is not coming on, it could be
shot, or perhaps the center to rear driveshaft is going/shot.
Try cleaning and lubing the lock itself, check vacuum lines,etc. 

> I REALLY want to keep this car.  I know it needs lots of work - but I think
> it's worth it!  It has 124K and it goes strong!

Hope it was cheap.  Starting to make my 84 4000 sound good in its
pitiful former state (it's almost perfect now, just waiting for a 
5000TQ engine transplant.  Any willing donors? :)

> I plan on dropping a lot of $$$ to get
> this car in shape!

You'll need to :).  You want to liberate some greenbacks?  Sure,
drive to NY for the weekend and I'll play with it...
Seriously, there are lots of recommended shops in the Boston area,
check the archives (am I repeating myself?)

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