Re: 1986 4000csq questions and such

[VINCELYONS@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-02-20 10:21:35 EST, you write:

<<   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. >>

In response to:

<<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? >>

CS...
( At least in USA market)
In 1986 the CS was the model that was "Commemorative Series" to 
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the horseless carriage.   On a 4k
CS's have the 5k wheels, rear disc brakes. beyond that on 4kq's and
5k's & 5kq's CS I think was just a little different trim level and the cars
tended to be a bit more upscale... maybe heated seats, or ski sack or
cold weather package, hot & cold folding doors & power pick your 
nose & stuff like that.  The '86 CS had been so popular they
were afraid to do anything but continue it in 1987.   

About that 4kcsq... 

I've owned 2 4kq's  and in my opinion 1st & 2nd gears were made to pull 
tree stumps or to get the hole shot at Pike's Peak....  My 5ktq is much 
kinder and gentler on the tach.
To drive the 4kq with any kind of umph... ya gotta make a lot of RPM's...  
BIG R's need good cam belts and there should be clean oil showing on 
the dipstick.  You should spend the money for the factory oil filter, it's
better. 

Unless the race is on a frozen lake or around a decreasing radius turn 
the VW will be faster.

Look over the mounts for the rear differential, the motor mounts & the 
trans mounts, the control arm bushings, front & rear, all the CV's and ball
joints,
the REAR shock top mounts and if all is well live with noise, patience will
reward you.  Eventually you can pick up whatever parts fall
off on the driveway or highway, take them to the dealer and have them
identified.
See, problem solved.

Vince Lyons