Telling it to The Judge (was 80Q buncha problems)

[gfl@cc.bellcore.com (grant f lenahan)]

"The Judge" says:

> I have a 1990 80 Quattro.  I need help and/or suggestions with the
> following problems:

> 1. Torsen system will not engage
The Torsen center differential is always engaged.  The button
only locks the rear differential, and then only up to 15 mph.

> 2. Dashboard/Gauge lights out
Bulbs.  See Bentley fordisassembly.

> 3. Valve noise (lifters)
Ignore.  I did for 186,000 miles with no ill effects.

> 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.)
Does the shaft turn, or just the knob?  If just the knob, glue it.
If its the shaft, you have yourself a linkage project, and I can't
help

> 5. Rear door lock "pulls" will not screw back down
Stripped.  Buy a new one.

> 6. Trunk lock will sometimes not engage with central locking
See if a vacuum hose is broken at the mechanism.  Maybe.

> 7. need to know how to remove central console (contains torsen engage
> button, shifter, rear passenger ashtray, etc.)
See bentley (shop manual, available from number listed in owner's manual,
about $100 and worth it).

> 8. need to find mats that will actually stay in place
Do you have the "hold down" anchors?  If so, just get mats with the
corresponding holes.

Grant