Re: 1986 4000csq questions and such

[christopher_bender@fmc.com (CHRISTOPHER BENDER)]

     Hey Dustin,
     
     I have the same car, as I believe a number of listers do.
     
     I don't think CS means turbo on a 5000.  I think CS does mean 5 
     cylinder on a 4000.  All 4000Q's were 5 cylinder in the US.
     
     THE car is no powerhouse unfortunately, but mine runs well.  If you 
     want speed, get an S4!!
     
     There are supposed to be two mufflers.  The mid muffler is supposed to 
     fit in a pocket opposite to the fuel pump.  I think you should run 
     both mufflers.  I have after-market O.E. style replacements in mine, 
     and have removed the catalytic converter.  I wouldn't want it any 
     louder than it is now.
     
     It is normal for the shifter to move noticeably when going from load 
     to overrun and vice versa.  If you are getting big clanks and clunks, 
     check all of your motor, tranny, and diff mounts.  Also, check your 
     center drive shaft and its middle bearing.
     
     Good Luck,
     
     Chris


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Subject: 1986 4000csq questions and such
Author:  melon@centuryinter.net at Internet
Date:    2/19/97 4:04 PM


Hi, I am a 16 year old proud new owner of a 1986 4000cs quattro.  It has 
146k and a good rust free body. The interior is pretty good.  I have 
some basic questions.  First off, I know the CS on a 5000 means it is a 
turbo.  Does it mean on the 4000 that it is a 5 cylinder?  Next off, 
some mechanical and technical stuff. The car seems extremely powerless 
taking off from a stop.  It does not have factory exhaust (previous 
owner cobbled it together) and it just has one pipes back to one muffler 
(I think there is supposed to be a mid-muffler in there somewhere that 
is not).  Would this make it seem gutless (I think my 1986 Golf would be 
faster at a stop sign), or is that how the car is?  It is great at 
highway speeds.  When I engage the clutch, the is a big clunk/clank in 
the rear and the tranny seems to shift around (I can feel it in the 
stick).  Could this be a tranny mount, or if not, then what?  Anything 
else I should check this car for real soon, problem wise?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Dustin
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