Re: Problems with newly purchased V8 Quattro 90'

[Sergei Lubich <metropol@best.com>]

> Sergei Lubich wrote:
> > 
> > 1) Definite "surging" between 2000 and 3000 rpm, there is no aother
> >    way to explain it.  When I press on the gas pedal, the acceleration is
> >    eratic, jerky.  Also, at highway speeds, holding the the gas pedal
> >    in one position, keeping the same speed, the car seems to surge , forward,
> >    backward. Again, I dont move the pedal, but it feels like I do.
> > 
> > 2) Excessive gas usage, 14mpg 70%highway/30% cityh, little or no AC. Is this
> >    too much or within norm?
> 
> First two symptoms are from a bad o2 sensor.  New one $120-130.  Typical
> V8 problem.

Just received a call from the Dealer.  O2 sensor checked out, but is running
very close to the edge, but they want $170 for each, probably plus labor..
Where did you see $120-$130 price range ?
Also, the vacuum hose needed replacement, seemed to have been heavily
damaged by the engine oil leak.  Dealer contends "surging" was caused by 
that.  One thing for sure, the idle will be much smoother now.  Probably
will need to replace O2's as well.

> > 
> > 3) Front brakes, just replaced with new pads, overheat immediately (with
> >    smell, etc) after a little of city manuevering.  Never had this problem
> >    on other cars I drove. As the result, the breaking becomes very hard
> >    and quite dangerous, especially if I do go to the mountenous areas of
> >    California.
> 
> Which brakes do you have?  Remember a lot of weight to stop, therefore
> brakes are stressed. 
Don't know what kind, I wasn't the one who replaced them.  I am also
trying to drive it with the ABS disabled, but don't feel a big difference
yet.

> > 
> > 4) AM station has strong interferrence WHEN THE ENGINE IS ON!
> 
> Bose system sucks!  Just about to install a Denon unit, it should be
> nice.
Denon ?  How much ? What does it have ?

> > 
> > 5) Burnt engine oil smell, no visible leak , nothing on the ground either,
> >    probably behind the engine block.
> 
> Hmmm. Never had that one.

Surpsingly, this valve gasket leak is not that expensive to fix,
dealer quoted $228 parts&labor.  Probably easy to get to...

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Sergei Lubich
sergei@galipoli.com

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> Randall C. Markarian
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> 1990 V8 Quattro
> 1996 Merc E320
> 
> Saint Louis, Missouri
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