Alldata CD's

[RUTLEDGE_R@a1.wdc.com]

Howdy,

I just finally subscribed to quattro, so I'm new.

With regards to Alldata CD's, I have the following experience/opinions:

	1. I have 86 CGT, KX motor, digital instrument cluster, built 1/86.
	
	2. I bought the Alldata CDs to get the Technical Service Bulletins
	   (TSB) as Audi only released the digital instrument cluster	     
	   repair/troubleshooting information as a TSB.  
	   This alone justified the $24.95 price.
	
	3. I was pleased to find valuable TSB info/drawings on the 	   
	   following problems I have had:
		a. Dynamic Oil Pressure System - Troubleshooting tips
		b. Stabilant22A - Electrical Contact Enhancer
			* ANYBODY EVER BOUGHT THIS, GOOD/BAD?
		c. Clutch - noisy when depressed - cluth release bearing
		d. Front seatcover - leather - unsatisfactory appearnce 
		e. Engine Compartment Aerosol Spray-Undercoat
			* ANYBODY EVER BOUGHT THIS, GOOD/BAD?
		f. Idle Stabilizer - irregular/improper idle (<3/86)
		g. Valve Cover Gasket - Leaking - (<3/86)
		h. Fuse/Relay Panell cover - proper installation
	
	4. Given my pleasent surprise with the TSBs, I ordered the
	   repair info too.  This was a WASTE of $19.95.  The Bentley
	   manuals are 1000X better.
	
	5. If you want to buy, first do the check of the TSB topics
	   off the Alldata website.  If they appear of interest too
	   you spend the $24.95.  If not, stick to the Bentley manuals.

Cheers,

Rich Rutledge
Irvine, CA
86 CGT