Re: 80 Quattro: many problems (see list)

[STEADIRIC@aol.com]

>1. Torsen system will not engage

Hunh??  The Torsen is always engaged... do you mean the Rear diff will 
not lock up?  It is supposed to only lock up until you exceed 15mph the 
it unlocks so the ABS will reengage. If it's trying to do that it's a 
vacume problem....

>2. Dashboard/Gauge lights out

Check your license plates lights and your glove box light, If any of them 
are blown your dashlights may not light. (I have to have my glovebox 
light on all the time for my dashlights to work)

>3. Valve noise (lifters)

Mobil One......

>4. "Stick" appears to be rotating (i.e. the shift knob is tightened all the
>way, yet the knob is rotating.  It seems as if something in the interior of
>the shifter is turning.)

Pull your knob straight up, Roughen the plastic insert that is still on 
the gearlever and epoxy the knob back on.  OR just get a new one!

>5. Rear door lock "pulls" will not screw back down

Get new lock pulls ....

>6. Trunk lock will sometimes not engage with central locking

Check vacume lines...

>7. need to know how to remove central console (contains torsen engage
>button, shifter, rear passenger ashtray, etc.)

Check the Bently....

>8. need to find mats that will actually stay in place

Factory floor mats work real well, So do the ones from Imparts, (I have 
those)

Later!


Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B

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