Re: quattro-digest V3 #271

["A. D. Morris" <allanm@primenet.com>]

> From: dismiss@earthlink.net (The Judge)
> Date: Sat, 30 Mar 1996 17:12:56 -0700
> Subject: 80 Quattro: many problems (see list)
> 
> I have a 1990 80 Quattro.  I need help and/or suggestions with the
> following problems:
> 
> 1. Torsen system will not engage

Do you mean the rear differential lock?  The Torsen is automatic and apportions power 
between front and rear axles.  

> 2. Dashboard/Gauge lights out
> 3. Valve noise (lifters)

Uhhh.... "They all do that". :)  At least mine does.  Check the archives for discussionssss 
on noisey lifters.  Try synthetic oil - it *may* help.  Archives also have info on 
synthetics.

> 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.)

I forget how, but look at the console, and by removing a couple of screws, you should be 
able to remove the shift boot to get a close look at the shifter.  The boot will come over 
the shifter when the knob is unscrewed.

> 5. Rear door lock "pulls" will not screw back down
> 6. Trunk lock will sometimes not engage with central locking
> 7. need to know how to remove central console (contains torsen engage
> button, shifter, rear passenger ashtray, etc.)

Two pieces - First piece is rear part.  Four screws:  Two under ashtray, two horizontal 
under plastic cover at front of this piece, just behind shifter.
Second piece covers the shifter and ties in up under the dash.  There should be one bolt 
horizontal behind the shift boot, and two horizontal infront.  I have not done this, but am 
reading (trying to) from the Bentley.  

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

Design flaw (Ohh gawhhdd did I upset the Audi Gods?).  The seat tracks for both front seats 
is only about 1/4" above the carpet.  Run the seats back, and the mat pops up infornt of the 
track.  Bring the seat forward and it hooks the mat and rolls them forward.  Solution?  Use 
a sheet metal screw into the carpet just infront of the tracks - it may work (The screw goes 
into the carpet, not into the floor boards!!!)  My solution?  I am short and never get the 
seats back that far.

Suggestion:  Get a Bentley manual.  They are not the best manuals I have ever seen, but they 
cover most of the car, and provide a lot of good pictures!  Yes, they are expensive - I 
think the Repair Manual and Electrical Manual for your car cost me $140 three years ago.  
But, it is money well spent. 

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Allan Morris
Phoenix, Arizona
H:  allanm@primenet.com
W:  amorris@brwncald.com
1988 90Q
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