Re: 85' Coupe GT falling flat on its face!

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> I was wondering if anyone has had a similiar experience with their
> 5cyl Audi Coupe's and if so how does one remedy the situation.
> 
> The car is falling flat on its face in every gear at about 4000 rpm.
> The car pulls fine if I'm only on the throttle about 3/4 of the way
> down.  If I mash the pedal to the floor, it will pull only to about 4
> grand where it will then fall flat on its face and only go as fast as
> 4 grand will allow the car to go.  Its almost like the car is on
> cruise control and will go no faster.

I may be wrong, but you might check out the catalytic converter.  If
it's partially clogged it won't let enough exhaust gas thru to get
higher rpms.  The clogging is due to the element breaking up and
dislodging.

good luck.

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Huw Powell

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