quattro quirks part II (Perplexing problems!!!)

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <002901bd30b4$6f1781e0$2a76090c@penn-schoen.att.net> tturse@ps-b.com (Thomas Turse) writes:

> Hi All!  My 85 4ksq is losing brake fluid- about 6oz. every two weeks or
> so.  There are no noticeable leaks on the garage floor or around the 
> master cylinder.  I replaced the front brake pads recently and no leaks 
> around there either- bleeder valves are tight.  Any suggestions?

Check the clutch master/slave cylinders.  The master is inside the car and 
leaks onto the carpet.  And your shoe.  Pull down the cladding in the driver's 
footwell and see if it's soaked in fluid.

>     Also, I'm still trying to figure out this strange "click/knock" 
> noise that has recently been occurring.  I've ruled out lifter/valve 
> knock, cv joints, suspension related noises, center support bearing 
> (recently replaced) and the brake booster/manifold vacuum pump (recently 
> rebuilt).  The noise sounds very similar to lifter/valve knock.  Once 
> again, the symptoms are- it only occurs when driving the car.  It 
> doesn't occur when revving the engine when stopped- the engine revs 
> smooth through the band, nor does it occur when coasting at any speed.

Bad engine mounting - engine twists under torque and the exhaust fouls the 
driveline.  Less tolerance with a 4" exhaust - engine mountings have to be 
_real_ close to spec.  Also check that the centre UJ on the prop shaft has been 
greased.

> <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Thomas C. Turse</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>85 4ksQ </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Evergreen, CO</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><A=20

See if you can kill this crap.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club