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Re: Quattro Digest V3 #139
>Quattro Digest Monday, 19 February 1996 Volume 03 : Number 139
>
>In this issue:
>
> Re: Screw in the 5000s rear seat
> Which Redline GL-4?
> Re: perf upgrade on 100T -90 (5KT?)- long
> FS: 1993 V8 Quattro in Rochester, MN
> FS: 1991? Audi V8 Quattro in Minneapolis
> FS: TWO 1993 S4's in Minneapolis
> Re: perf upgrade on 100T -90 (5KT?)- long
> Re: Leaky PS Hose
> Re: AWS
> '89 200TQ autocross car ... NOT!
> TQC
> Re: Loose computer conection
> Paint problems on a '93 90
> Re: Which Redline GL-4?
> Re: AWS
> Door handles on 5K
> Audi Sport on Television
> RE: A4 info
> Prelude 4WS
> Re: wastegate spring related stuff
> Re: AWS
> Re: TQC springs US vs. Euro (post '83)
> Re: wastegate spring related stuff
> Re:Wastegate springs
> Re: wastegate spring related stuff
> Re: Hella XL lowbeams
> Re:Wastegate springs
> Re: wastegate spring stuff, safety thrown in
> Street tire pressure...
> Re: Screw in the 5000s rear seat
> clutch bearing on 80Q
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>From: Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 17:29:54 -0500 (EST)
>Subject: Re: Screw in the 5000s rear seat
>
>Hi there,
>
>This is Andrew's wife, Angela. Andrew thought I would get a chuckle out
>of this subject header.
>
>About all I can add, Richard, is that I've never screwed in the back seat
>of a 5000, but the hood of a 90 quattro isn't bad. Come to think of it,
>the trunk isn't bad either ;^)
>
>Cheers!
>Angela
>
>- --
>
>Andrew L. Duane (JOT-7) duane@zk3.dec.com
>Digital Equipment Corporation (603)-881-1294
>110 Spit Brook Road http://www.zk3.dec.com/~duane
>M/S ZKO3-3/U14
>Nashua, NH 03062-2698
>
>Only my cat shares my opinions, and she's too heavy to care.
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Myke456@aol.com
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 17:48:02 -0500
>Subject: Which Redline GL-4?
>
>Redline lists 2 GL-4 trans fluids. Does anyone have any input or
>recommendations on which I shloud use for my 87 5kcsTQ? At 190k miles, the
>synchros ain't whaty they used to be. Very hard to shift when cold. Although
>the manual states GL 4, my mechanic recently talked me into synth. Agip GL-5.
>Don't know what was in it previously, but the Agip offered no improvement.
>I'd like to try the Redline GL-4.
>
>I'd appreciate any comments/recommends on which GL-4 and any "additives" that
>anyone has found useful in high milage transmissions.
>
>Mike Aiello
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Dave Head <dhead@sundial.sundial.net>
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 17:53:48 -0500
>Subject: Re: perf upgrade on 100T -90 (5KT?)- long
>
>At 08:45 PM 2/18/96 +0002, you wrote:
>>Hello, First i must admit that i'm not quite sure if the Audi 100
>>Turbo thats sold in Europe is called 5000T in USA or not ?
>>
>>However I would like to increase the power of my 100 T - 90
>>and asking for modification-suggestions.
>>
>>I checked the market i Sweden to modify my Computer-Box
>>and came up with 2 providers.
>>
>>Both want to have my box sent in for rebuild.
>>Both priced around $600
>>
>>No 1: Modifying only to box giving me aprox 50 bhp more.
>>
>>No2: Modifying the box and replacing the wastegate spring
>>giving me also around 50 bhp more.
>>
>>Does anyone know how much bhp it will give me to only modifying
>>the wastgate spring to lets say 1.5 / 1.8 ?
>>
>>Is the modification in the Box a chip-upgrade or is it rebuilt ?
>>
>>Any other sources for those chip's or upgrades ?
>
>I won't be the only one replying, so here goes. Your stock box is limited
>to 1.5 bar (about 7 lbs of boost) - above that the fuel pump is shut off.
>I'm not sure what the stock spring allows, but I never got above 1.3
>(digital indication) with my old spring. According to one of our local gurus
>(yes, PDQSHIP I'm talking about you), 1.7-1.8 bar should give you in the
>range of 200-210 hp. On a US engine that is 40-45 hp gained. I imagine with
>the chip/spring upgrade you would be talking 1.9-2.0 bar.
>
>Around that level you need to consider strapping the intercooler to prevent
>popping the plastic ends off.
>
>You will have a hard time getting much over 2.1 bar from the stock turbo (I
>believe).
>
>Here are some extra questions you should ask your upgrade provider:
>1. Is the overboost fuel cutoff (stock value 1.5) removed, or moved up (say
>to 2.2, etc).
>2. Is the ignition timing modified?
>3. Are they willing/able to modify the chip after purchase if you are not
>satisfied?
>
>Most people around this list who are seriously horsepower happy deal with
>Ned Ritchie in Washington State. He is Audi specific and always attempting
>to improve his product. He advertises in European Car - archives can give
>you his ph #.
>
>If you want more hp than this, the cost rises exponentially. You can add a
>Shrick cam, RS2 turbo, modified turbine wheels, extrude-honed
>intake/exhaust, low back pressure exhaust - all of which are still basically
>bolt on (albeit expensive) modifications. Figure $4500 US for the above,
>which with some dyno time and playing to dial it in would probably net you
>420-450 hp. At this point you are starting to squeeze the envelope as far as
>pulling more power without putting some serious bucks into it.
>
>********************************AUDI FAN******************************
>EMCM(SW) Dave Head
>87 5KCSTQ 170K miles and counting...
>1.8 bar boost - @ 1.3 the shuttle launches
>Maitland FL
>**********************************************************************
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: savidesn@audvid.win.net (Darin Nederhoff)
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 17:14:28
>Subject: FS: 1993 V8 Quattro in Rochester, MN
>
>Hey gang,
>
>Well, I was in Minneapolis yesterday, and then hit Rochester
>today. Anyway, Park Place Motors (formerly known as Rochester
>Motor Cars) has a beautiful dark green on tan '93 V8 Quattro. It
>has 47,000 miles on it, and has the nice BBS look wheels. I dunno
>what the asking price is though.
>
>I know that the phone # for Roch. Motor Cars was: 507-282-9468
>(I would assume the number is still the same as Park Place Motors).
>
>BTW, they also have a nice '93 100CSQ Wagon if anyone is
>interested... it was an AUTO though. :P
>
>
>"Usual disclaimers here..."
>
>
>Darin
>
>'93 S4
>'87 4kCSQ
>'86 XR4ti
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: savidesn@audvid.win.net (Darin Nederhoff)
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 17:18:22
>Subject: FS: 1991? Audi V8 Quattro in Minneapolis
>
>Almost forgot this one.... it was a pearl white '91 (I think) with
>grey leather. It has 97k on the clock and looked to be in good
>condition. It had the BBS style wheels.
>
>Anyway, it's at Sears Imports in Minnetonka (MPLS), MN.
>
>ph: 612.546.5301
>
>
>
>Ok, that's all from me! :)
>
>
>Darin
>
>'93 S4
>'87 4kCSQ
>'86 XR4ti
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: savidesn@audvid.win.net (Darin Nederhoff)
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 17:10:04
>Subject: FS: TWO 1993 S4's in Minneapolis
>
>Hi gang,
>
>Just passing on some info for anyone searching for a S4. I was in
>Minneapolis yesterday (at Carousel Porsche/Audi) and I found TWO
>1993 S4's! They are both dark green with black leather... one has
>42k on the clock, the other has only 23k (or in the 20's). They
>both looked to be in great condition. I asked a salesguy what they
>were asking for them, and he said that he knew one of them was
>$30,900... BUT, he wasn't sure which one. Anyway, they also have
>a dark green S6 (new I think) for sale... big bucks I'm sure.
>
>Anyway, you can reach Carousel at 612-544-9591 (Roger Evanson is
>the guy we dealt with there... nice guy).
>
>
>Hope this helps someone! :)
>
>
>Darin
>
>
>'93 S4
>'87 4kCSQ
>'86 XR4ti
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: STEADIRIC@aol.com
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 19:17:09 -0500
>Subject: Re: perf upgrade on 100T -90 (5KT?)- long
>
>>You will have a hard time getting much over 2.1 bar from the stock turbo (I
>>believe).
>
>Dave,
>
>I'm seeing 65" Absolute which is 2.1+ Bar All the time, 68" (2.2+ Bar) on
>long 3rd/4th gear pulls from low R's, and I've seen 75" which is 2.5 bar
>on nice cold days. This is all with a Stock un-modified turbo.
>
>Later!
>
>
>Eric Fletcher
>'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
>
>STEADIRIC@aol.com
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Chris King <cking@legend.txdirect.net>
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 19:25:59 -0600
>Subject: Re: Leaky PS Hose
>
>At 04:37 PM 2/18/96 CDT, you wrote:
>>
>>Sandy Duffy <sandy@pcnet.com> wrote, about power steering hose
>>leakage:
>>
>>> Sounds reasonable to me. Whats leaking is the high pressure hose. Your
>>> local dealer probably gets $200.00 for one of these puppies. It carries
>>> over 200 PSI of power steering hydraulic mineral oil. You must buy this oil
>>> from someone (dealer or reseller) that knows the part number. Its something
>>> like $18.00 per pint. Do not use just standard hydraulic fluid. You will
>>> destroy the rack. I got had to get one for my old 85 Audi. I found one at
>>> the local auto parts store for 129.00. It failed again after 2 years. They
>>> replaced it for free but didn't cover me for my labor. The message here?
>>> Get a good one! BTW did I mention its a bitch of a job to remove the old
>>> one and install the new one. Its just as fun the second time around. BTW
>>> this is not an uncommon problem.
>>
>>Agreed about price and PITA to change. You should be able to get a
>>considerable discount thru Carlsen, Blaufergnugen or AudiOnly. One
>>comment: the hydraulic system in these cars runs ***2000+ psi***, not
>>200. (This may have been a typo in the original post, though....)
>>I presume that the hose could carry this much pressure. The message:
>>BE CAREFUL WITH THIS SYSTEM. When you work on it, bleed the pressure
>>carefully first and assume it will still squirt when you remove any
>>part!!!!!!
>>
>
>I replaced this same high pressure hose on my '88 5kCST about 6 mos. ago.
>FWIW, I picked up the hose at AutoZone for $17.00 or so. And no, that is
>NOT a typo! They even had it in stock. I couldn't believe it. The dealer
>was asking $150 or so for the same thing. So far so good...no more leaking.
>
>- ---
> Chris King ===================================================
> cking@txdirect.net '94 Corrado SLC (Sherry Red/Beige Leather)
> San Antonio, TX '88 5000 CS Turbo (Metallic Black/Grey Leather)
> ===================================================
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Psycho Bob <honge@creighton.edu>
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 20:11:24 -0600 (CST)
>Subject: Re: AWS
>
>> Some of the Honda Prelude SI's had AWS. Never heard how well it worked.
>> Their ads stressed how it improved parallel parking so go figure!
>
>I test drove Honda's 4WS Prelude when it was introduced. I also drove one
>about a month ago. I wasn't impressed then, and I wasn't impressed uh...
>then. In fact, I thought the 4WS Prelude was somewhat unnerving on the
>highway.
>
>- ------------- clip here with virtual scissors --------------
>*******************************************************************
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>car.
>*******************************************************************
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: AUDIDUDI@delphi.com
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 21:20:28 -0500 (EST)
>Subject: '89 200TQ autocross car ... NOT!
>
>I did a foolish thing this weekend and ran my '89 200tq at the SCCA Solo II
>Divisional event that was held in Phoenix. I originally planned to run our
>daily-driver class for people using street tires but there wasn't one and I
>got stuck running in G-Stock instead.
>
>Needless to say, I got my butt whipped but good ... in fact, I did as badly
>as I ever have in my seven years of autocrossing. On my final run, I found
>another 1.5 seconds and finally started to get the hang of driving with AWD
>... it's quite unlike anything I've ever driven before. With a bit of time
>and some money, it might be possible to make the car competitive on a local
>level but it doesn't stand a chance beyond that. Oh, well ... good thing I
>enjoy driving it on the street. (BTW, I took a "fun run" in a DSP Pinto --
>don't laugh, it's pretty damn quick! -- and ran within .2 second of the two
>guys who race it so I know my driving ability hasn't suddenly disappeared!)
>
>Anyway, there was also an A4Q there driven by Jeff Reitmeir (a CA hot shoe)
>and he ran the car in H-stock even though it hasn't been officially classed
>by the SCCA ... he had approx. 10 seconds on me after two days and will win
>a National Championship in it if the car stays in this class. It looked as
>impressive on the course as my car didn't ... I tried to take a closer look
>at it but with the belly pan underneath the engine and the plastic cover up
>top, there was absolutely nothing to see! :^(
>
> _ _
> / l l o l \ l o AudiDudi@delphi.com
> /__l l l / l l l l l l / l l Jeffrey Goggin
> / l l_l \_l l l__/ l_l \_l l Scottsdale, Arizona
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: NoMaDd <nomad@preferred.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 10:09:10 -0500
>Subject: TQC
>
>I am looking for an 84-85 model TQC, is there anything in particular that I
should be watching for when considering this automobile ?
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: TALKQUAT@aol.com
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 22:41:02 -0500
>Subject: Re: Loose computer conection
>
>DEAR SIR,
>Likely the circuit board behind the insturment cluster has a break in one of
>to places.I have a service bulletin from Audi on the fix, call me with your
>fax # and I'll be happy to send it to you....Jim Blau 414-683-1455
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Fritz Zimmerman <zimm0062@itlabs.umn.edu>
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 21:54:29 -0600
>Subject: Paint problems on a '93 90
>
>Hello,
>
> I had a car I was considering for purchase at the mechanics on friday.
Under fluoresent lights
>you could see what looked like pock marks on the paint. These marks on not
noticable in the day light
>unless the light is just right. I went to a body shop and they thought it
could be acied rain.
>
> I am wondering if anyone else has had this same problem. The car was from
the east coast, if that
>makes a difference. I am also wondering what long term problems I may have
if I purchase the car.
>Also the dealer said they would have it painted if I wanted them to. I
rather not buy a car that has
>been repainted. I believe this causes problems with the galvinisation on
the sheet metal? The only
>reason I am considering the car is that it is mechanicly flawless, with
35,000 miles on it. It is just
>the paint that may present a problem.
>
> Thanks for any input.
>
>
> Fritz
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: AUDIDUDI@delphi.com
>Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 23:47:20 -0500 (EST)
>Subject: Re: Which Redline GL-4?
>
>> Although the manual states GL 4, my mechanic recently talked me into
>> synth. Agip GL-5.
>
>Interestingly, the 4k manual recommends GL5 for the Type 016 (AWD) gearbox
>and GL4 for the FWD 'boxes (013, 093) whereas the 5k manual recommends GL4
>across the board and doesn't distinguish between AWD and FWD. I have used
>Redline MTL (GL4) successfully in a Type 013 'box but decided to use their
>75/90 gear oil (GL5) in my 200q and be safe than sorry. I found the shift
>quality DID improve somewhat versus the Audi synthetic in there but not as
>much as I've experienced in the past when using MTL. You pays your money,
>you takes your chances...
>
> _ _
> / l l o l \ l o AudiDudi@delphi.com
> /__l l l / l l l l l l / l l Jeffrey Goggin
> / l l_l \_l l l__/ l_l \_l l Scottsdale, Arizona
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: firkins@eis.net.au (John Firkins)
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 14:48:55 +1000
>Subject: Re: AWS
>
>>> Some of the Honda Prelude SI's had AWS. Never heard how well it worked.
>>> Their ads stressed how it improved parallel parking so go figure!
>>
>>I test drove Honda's 4WS Prelude when it was introduced. I also drove one
>>about a month ago. I wasn't impressed then, and I wasn't impressed uh...
>>then. In fact, I thought the 4WS Prelude was somewhat unnerving on the
>>highway.
>
>Here in Oz we get 4ws Hondas Mazdas & Nissans. While they take a little
>getting used to, they are a significant (if somewhat costly) improvement
>over the 2ws variant of the same car.
>
>If you want to experience the ultimate in 4ws find a Nissan GTR 4ws 4wd
>twin Turbo, as much as I love my Audis, this car is awesome!
>
>John Firkins
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: cybersteve@gnn.com (stephen almond)
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 00:37:31
>Subject: Door handles on 5K
>
>Hello all,
>
> Being a new subscriber, I have a question about the door
>handles on my 875KCSQ. They are the old style (non flush mounted)
>handles. The drivers door will not open when I pull on the outside
>door handle. I found a description for adjustment in the archives,
>but it was on a 4K. Is it the same? Can the latch be adjusted or
>will the whole mechanism need to be replaced?
>
>TIA,
>Steve
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: TGVH67A@prodigy.com (MR ANGELO A ALEXOPOULOS)
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 00:52:13 EST
>Subject: Audi Sport on Television
>
> To all,
>
>Anyone who is fortunate enough to have Sportschannel will be pleased
>when Audi participates this year in the British Touring Car
>Championships. I think that Sportschannel started broadcasting this
>event last year and now that Audi is racing this year in the BTCC it
>will be a pleasure to tune in. Half of last years races where in the
>wet, and if Audi gets that many this year, I think we all know what
>that means. I did catch one race from last season and it looks very
>exciting. Maybe not as exciting as the German Touring Series but
>these 2 liter cars are still fun to watch. Here's hoping Audi makes
>this year a good one.
>
>Angelo A
>83 ur-q
>86 coupe gt
>
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Joe Yakubik <75363.2524@compuserve.com>
>Date: 19 Feb 96 01:43:32 EST
>Subject: RE: A4 info
>
>THe info packet has been taken. Thanks for any interest.
>
>Joe Yakubik
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Kyung Min Yi <kmy4s@curry.edschool.virginia.edu>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 6:37:35 EST
>Subject: Prelude 4WS
>
>As a proud owner of 92 prelude 4ws, i would like to add afew my
>opinion. It is a great sports car with awesome handling
>capacity. You will definitely realize the 4ws when you make U
>turn. it feels like your rear end is turning faster than your
>front end.
>
>I think the 4ws cost about 2-3k more than regular si, only bad
>side was added weight. However, with 160 hp, I had no problem
>driving this baby to 120 + mph. I think 93 was the last year
>they brought 4ws to the state, and after that, they dropped it
>for 190 hp vtec version.
>
>Price wisthe listed price was $24K, BUT i got it for brand
>new(54miles on odometer) in may 93 for $17250. what a steal!
>
>after 3 years and 45k miles, i am thinking about trading this
>baby with chevy tahoe. hopely i can get about $13k for the car.
>
>Peter Yi
>
>85 Audi 4000 S 150k miles
>93 Audi 100 CS
>92 Honda Prelude si 4ws, soon to be 96 chevy tahoe LT
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Glen Powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 06:54:13 -0800
>Subject: Re: wastegate spring related stuff
>
>It is my understanding that the IA mod does not rely on a change to the chip
>to improve the ignition advance curve. Please note that in all of Ned's IA
>ads that that I have ever seen that he never claims anything about changing
>the chip or code, the ads state:
>
>"Audi Engine Computer Modifications"
>
>Also, there is nothing in the name or anything that in any way implies that
>a new/different chip is part of the deal, very unlike some of the *grossly
>misleading* and *outright false* claims and ads of his wannahbe
competitors.....
>
>Vorsprung durch Technik,
>
>- -glen
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Kyung Min Yi <kmy4s@curry.edschool.virginia.edu>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 6:55:21 EST
>Subject: Re: AWS
>
>In hondas, the rear wheel turn both direction, depending on the
>vehicle speed. I am not sure exactly what speed, but near 25
>mph. If the speed is below 25 mph, rear wheel turns opposite
>direction as front wheels, to aid parking, i guess. If the
>speed exceed 25 mph, the rear turns same direction as the
>front, i guess this is to aid lane changes on highway. Also
>the degree of rear wheel turning is minimal. You can hardly
>notice if it is turning.
>
>passenger car wise, honda dropped it in 92 or 93, however, in
>larger scale, per say, bus, they still apply that technology.
>all of the 45 feet tour/sightseeing bus from MCI(Motorcoach
>Inc.), and Kassabor(?) Setra(Mercedes family, german made) has
>this technolgy. thei dual driving wheels dont steer, but tag
>axle behind it turns, and turns a lot.
>
>I am not sure about Kassabor Setra, but MCI, it only turns to
>opposite side at lower speed and lock in in high speed. Wight
>wise, who cares about adding afew pounds in 11 ton bus, and
>adding couple thousand in over $300,000 tour bus? But it must
>be working!!!
>
>Peter Yi
>
>85 4000s
>93 100 cs
>92 Honda prelude 4ws
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Simon Dean <sdean@borage.demon.co.uk>
>Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 16:22:43 +0000
>Subject: Re: TQC springs US vs. Euro (post '83)
>
>In message <1.5.4b11.32.19960214164138.00674e7c@postmaster.acacianet.com
>>, Glen Powell <gpowell@acacianet.com> writes
>>
>>>In a not so related question, can anyone with a 1985 or later ur-quattro
>>>look at their rear speaker deck and tell me if it has wide, raised stripe
>>>that runs lengthwise (along the centerline of the car) between the speakers?
>>
>>>Bryan Gunn Email: bgunn@voicetek.com
>>
>>No stripe of any kind on my '85..... VIN 635 (I think)
>>
>>-glen
>
>No stripe on my UK spec 85 Ur-quattro either
>- --
>Simon Dean
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Glen Powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:22:33 -0800
>Subject: Re: wastegate spring related stuff
>
>Yep. 100% positive. The more agressive advance curve is the diff Stage I Vs
>Stage II.
>
>- -glen
>
>At 01:14 PM 2/16/96 -0500, Robert Myers wrote:
>>You *sure* about that, Glen?
>>
>>On Fri, 16 Feb 1996, Glen Powell wrote:
>>
>>> Perhaps this was your point, but at the risk of being redundant, (HA! me?)
>>> the IA mod *does* improve the advance curve, even more in Stage II Vs Stage
>>> I, unlike 'superchips', 'tap', and the relay hack mods, etc.....
>
>Vorsprung durch Technik,
>
>- -glen
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Glen Powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:29:48 -0800
>Subject: Re:Wastegate springs
>
>>May I suggest wiring a boost pressure switch in series with the fuel pump as
>>a solution which would be safer? The switch type would have to be normally
>>closed and capable of carrying about 20 Amps to be reliable and of course it
>>would have to be adjustable to cover the range of pressures required.
>
>>Peter Wales
>
>I guess I'm missin sumtin oblivious here..... how exactly would this address
>the issue of killing the fool pump after a crash and/or if no oil pressure?
>
>Vorsprung durch Technik,
>
>- -glen
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Glen Powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:46:54 -0800
>Subject: Re: wastegate spring related stuff
>
>I thought '91 was the switchover year for 10V/20V and '89 was the switchover
>year for 10V with low/high compression and single/dual knock sensors....?
>
>At 10:54 AM 2/16/95, Martin Slotterback wrote:
>>>Rob,
>> On your 89 200t do you have ten valve or 20v and Imay be
>>showing my ignorance. Plus do you have 1 or 2 knock sensors?????
>> If 1 sensor then you could use the method I described earlier.
>>What I am getting at is this. If your cars engine the same as the
>>5000tq then you can use that mod and if not well....
>
>Vorsprung durch Technik,
>
>- -glen
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Glen Powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:53:31 -0800
>Subject: Re: Hella XL lowbeams
>
>How about running them *without* the stock low beams? I would think that
>would be the way to go. I know that around here if you have more than two
>headlights on in the presence of oncoming traffic that you're going to get
>flashed alot -- and a big fine if you get caught by a Trooper in a bad
mood.....
>
>Vorsprung durch Technik,
>
>- -glen
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Robert Myers <rmyers@wvit.wvnet.edu>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:58:23 -0500 (EST)
>Subject: Re:Wastegate springs
>
>Glen,
>
>My interpretation is that Peter is suggesting a control for a potentially
>disastrous *extreme* overboost condition, not a fuel pump cut-out bypass.
>
>On Mon, 19 Feb 1996, Glen Powell wrote:
>
>>
>> >May I suggest wiring a boost pressure switch in series with the fuel pump as
>> >a solution which would be safer? The switch type would have to be normally
>> >closed and capable of carrying about 20 Amps to be reliable and of course it
>> >would have to be adjustable to cover the range of pressures required.
>>
>> >Peter Wales
>>
>> I guess I'm missin sumtin oblivious here..... how exactly would this address
>> the issue of killing the fool pump after a crash and/or if no oil pressure?
>>
>> Vorsprung durch Technik,
>>
>> -glen
>>
>>
>
>
>__
> Bob
>**************************************************************************
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>* Chair, Dept. of Chemistry (304) 442-3358 (office) *
>* West Virginia Inst. of Tech. (304) 574-2372 (home) *
>* (304) 442-3109 (secretary) *
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>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Glen Powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 09:12:52 -0800
>Subject: Re: wastegate spring stuff, safety thrown in
>
>To be safe, I would suggest wiring a sep NO (normally open) oil pressure
>switch in series with an intertia switch in series with the circuit that
>closes the fool pump relay.
>
>Vorsprung durch Technik,
>
>- -glen
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: Myke456@aol.com
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 09:42:06 -0500
>Subject: Street tire pressure...
>
>I'd like to know what other 5k,100/200 size quattro owners are inflating
>their tires to for everyday street use. I recall being instructed to use
>40-45psi while running around Lime Rock at a past QCUSA event, and liking the
>way the car felt.
>
>Thanks,
>Mike Aiello
>87 5kcsTQ
>
>------------------------------
>
>From: "Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 09:45:40 -0500 (EST)
>Subject: Re: Screw in the 5000s rear seat
>
>On Sun, 18 Feb 1996, Andrew Duane USG/PE wrote:
>
>> About all I can add, Richard, is that I've never screwed in the back seat
>> of a 5000, but the hood of a 90 quattro isn't bad. Come to think of it,
>> the trunk isn't bad either ;^)
>>
>
>Anyone who can do that in the trunk of a 90 is certainly talented..since
>I have troubles fitting a duffle bag in there!
>
>PS. Andrew...You're my hero.
>
>Bob
>
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>From: "Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 09:53:35 -0500 (EST)
>Subject: clutch bearing on 80Q
>
>Well, the wifes 80Q seems to have a new noise that doesnt want to go
>away. The only thing that makes it change pitch is when i push in the
>clutch pedal. Sound reasonable its the release bearing? If so...it doesnt
>sound like a fun or easy job. Any recommendations on where to get this
>done? (CT area) and what it should cost? Only 130K on the odo, so I
>doubt the clutch itself needs to be replaced...but I wont know that
>untill I get in there.
>
>Thanks for any input.
>Bob
>
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