differential locks

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <01BB9675.AAF45560@glen> Glen Powell writes:

> I remember reading that very early ur-qs had actual cables from the diffs 
> to the dash - no vacuum at all - and that they were eliminated because the 
> cables transmitted too much noise and vibration into the passenger 
> compartment.

ROF,L

I went and checked on the factory microfiche.  Jeez!

Yes - ur-quattros built before April 1981 had a pair of levers next to the gear 
shift.  These worked a pair of rods (usual factory threats - "left and right 
rods are _NOT_ interchangeable") that pulled on a couple of cables.  The 
drawing is _incredible_ - there are at least eight points of adjustment, and 
the instructions are amazing.

"Tighten until finger tight.  Operate a number of times.  Retighten to finger-
tight.  Turn nut twice.  Lock with new locknut."

I'm glad they dumped that contraption ...

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club