RE: hello and a question

["Titus, Brian (NJAOST)" <BTitus@njaost.ml.com>]

Actually, let me rephrase my question:

Does anyone know if an 80/90 shift boot will fit a 5000? Because Momo
apparently sells a dandy leather shift boot for 80/90 that is about
$50.00...  thanks,

Brian

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Titus, Brian (NJAOST) [SMTP:BTitus@njaost.ml.com]
> Sent:	Saturday, February 28, 1998 6:50 PM
> To:	'quattro@coimbra.ans.net'
> Subject:	hello and a question
> 
> Hi, I've just subscribed to the list. I own a 1988 5000S Quattro w/ 105K
> miles. The car is in very good shape, except that little items are
> starting
> to go now. Which brings me to my question -- does anyone have advice or a
> source for a new shift boot? The dealer wants $188 for one! Will any other
> model boot (80/90) fit?
> 
> Also, can the A/C system be converted to the new refrigerant? Anyone have
> any experience or opinions on that? The A/C (and hence defog) is not
> working
> well right now, so I'm wondering what my options are. (The index search on
> the web page doesn't seem to work, so I apologize if this is a FAQ).
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Brian Titus
> Lawrenceville, New Jersey