Re: quattro-digest V3 #1288

[baselope@netwide.net (Robert Riley)]

>>After a few days or more of not driving the car (business trip), I start 
>>it --- sounds really rough. Let it warm up a minute,
>>then pull away. Engine sounds louder than normal, and when I step on the 
>>gas, especially under load, the car hesitates/sputters.
>>In fact, the only real way to get moving is to rev up to approx 2500RPM+ 
>>and then let off the clutch. Otherwise I coast through intersections
>>and get totally embarassed (hey, it's an Audi, not a H**ndai!). Cruising 
>>over 3200RPM or so the car almost seems normal.

I also have had this happen.  For me it turned out to be the plug wires.  
Moisture was settling in overnight, and small breaks in the insulation 
(some under the metal covers) combined with the moisture to play havoc at 
low speeds/ rpms.  I changed the plug wires, they needed it anyway just 
by the age of the car,  and the problem is gone.

Hope this helps.


Justin Riley
aka: baselope@netwide.net  & jr@akamail.com (Permanent e-mail address)

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"I don't drive FAST,  I FLY low!"