Re: 5000 problems

[cobram@channel1.com (Cobram)]

rwiggins@clev.frb.org  writes:                                    

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 RLW> 1. the car can not be driven for more than 10 min without the
 RLW> windows  fogging up. no matter what the climate control is set at.
 RLW> There must  be a window open at all times.  No smell of coolant so
 RLW> that rules out  a leaking heater core. 
 
      No, it doesn't rule it out, it's the heater core, very
      common, and it usually leaks VERY little, just enough to
      make the inside of the car in winter look like the 
      Amazon at dawn.

 RLW> 2. the blower will only send air through the defroster vents
 RLW> instead  of the main vents (except for random occasions when it
 RLW> works  properly).
  
      You'll have to check the flaps, and the valve that's 
      behind the glovebox to see if all is fine. Could also
      be a loose vacuum hose. (loose tube on mine had exact
      same symptoms)

 RLW> 3 the heater control unit is clicking as the upper arm tries to
 RLW> move.  What does one of these units cost. Has there been any
 RLW> success with  repair?
 
      Sounds like the cause of your second problem.  The units
      are somewhat expensive, but you should try a boneyard
      first.
  
 RLW> 4. Has anyone had luck fixing their sagging headliner?
  
         Hmmm, never had this problem on my '84 5KS, nor
         have I seen it on other Audis, I don't remember
         even seeing sagging headliners in the 5K's sitting
         in boneyards. 3M makes an excellent adhesive, 
         you'll probably have to peel the headliner back
         somewhere along the door openings to get the 
         spray glue in there.

 RLW> This is by no means an exaustive list but I think I can get the
 RLW> rest  on my own.
 
      Aside from the Pentosin leaks and the swelling top
      radiator hose, there shouldn't be much more to 
      tackle on the '84 5KS.  You'd also be well 
      served to change the radiator if it's original,
      goosenecks have a tendency to break right off 
      at inopertune times.
      I also know a cheap fix for the idle control 
      relay if it has/develops problems there. (Well,
      not exactly a fix, more of a bypass.)

      Good Luck,

... A true diplomat struts sitting down.
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