Re: 5KTQ, 200TQ or V8...what do I do

[AUDIDUDI@delphi.com]

> C). 200TQ:
> Pros:1. All have manual trannys.
>         2. New improved hydrolic sys w/O-rings instead of the Cu washers.
>         3. Same torpedo as in the V8, has all the gauges.
>         4. New trouble free "flush" door handles.
                 ^^^^^^^^^^^^
The flush-mount door handles are hardly trouble-free ... I've had to repair
two of the four on my '89 200q and I've only had it since February!

>         5. Centre diff is a Torsen and it can also be locked manualy.
                                            ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The Torsen center diff cannot be locked although the rear open diff can...

> a) '89 200TQ:
>         1. Everything else being equal, it's the least expensive 200.
>         2. The last year before airbags. Was crucial 'coz I love my 360mm
                 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The 89.5s came with an airbag ... I had to do a lot of work to adapt my MOMO
Olympic II wheel to fit mine.

>         4. MC engine w/1 knock sensor and lower compression, see above.

The 89.5s also came with the dual-knock sensor MC motor ... it's not as bad
as you suggest.

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