Re: recall issues

[Jim & Bev <jazman@accunet.net>]

Mark Trank wrote:
> 
> In my research leading to my recent purchase of an 87 5kcstq, I came
> across the following information involving several recalls from that
> year's turbo and tq passenger cars:
> 
> 1.  System: Fuel Tank.  Description:  repeated topping off of fuel tank
> during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank, allegedly
> allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than
> being inducted into the engine.  Consequence of defect is that escaping
> vapors could ignite from heat emitted from the exhaust system.
> Corrective action recommended was to install a redesigned filler neck and
> a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter, and to stop refueling when
> pump nozzle shuts off (something I routinely do but gas attendants
> don't).
> 
> 2.  System:  Fuel.  Problem allegedly is that fuel injection seals may
> harden due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels and allow fuel
> to escape into the engine compartment causing fire.  Corrective action
> recommended was to replace seals with improved seals plus make
> improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

Both of these recalls, Campaign GF and Campaign GH where initiated in
1988.  Most
likely these have been performed on all 1987's since they would have
been under
full warranty at the time, and hopefully they would have been taken to a
dealer sometime.

Check for GH or GF markings on your engine, door jamb, etc.  that would 
indicate that the work has been performed.  Audi should also have a
record
of VIN numbers and whether these campaigns have been performed.

One of these recalls involved putting a rubber boot or channel over the
fuel lines.  This was the 'better insulate engine against fire risk'
part.
If your fuel lines have been encased in a snap together rubber casing,
then your recall has at least partially been done.


jazman