A new lister with some typical 44-chassis problems

[four.rings@MCIONE.com]

Welcome to the group, Jason.

Jason Aamodt <Jason-aamodt@utulsa.edu> wrote:

Hey!  New to the list, although I've owned a '87 5Ksq for nearly 4 years
now.
1)  The exhaust system makes a rattling sound at low rpms.  Excuse my
language, but it almost sounds like it is farting continuously.  When
the engine revs over 1100 rmp, the sound goes away.
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Check the EM for cracks and once at it see if all the studs for the #1
and #5 cyl are still present. This is the #1 Achille's hill on a 5 cyl
motor. In fact I don't know of any one that did not have this problem at
least once.

2)  After extended use (1 hour) the brakes become "hard"; the petal has
little room for depression and the brakes are partially locked.  I think
it is in the front because I was recently forced to continue driving
like this for half a mile or so and the wheel was uncontrollably shaky
even when not braking, but even moreso when pressing on the brake pedal.
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Replace the MC. Around $100 for your car. It is _not_ rebuildable.

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Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ -- 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ -- nothing to declare
Philadelphia, PA
USA
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/8949/homepage.html
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