Re: 1987 5K Turbo non-Q info

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.pl>]

At 23:17 22.08.98 -5, COBRAM wrote:

>Screen warning "OK" display on instrument cluster is dead,
>there is the noise of a warning "beep", but since it beeps for
>so many things, without the display I have no idea.

One beep or three beeps? One beep means something not critical, like worn
brake pads, low washer fluid level, burnt bulb etc. Three beeps are for
important items like no oil pressure, overheat, no brake fluid etc.

>Temperature gauge, completely dead until the car gets to
>operating temperature, then it goes to the temp reading
>in one swipe.

Bad sensor.

>When accelerating at full throttle, the car bogs or
>hesitates around 4000 rpm, then picks up again.

Difficult to tell without further investigation. Try pulling fault codes.

>>Transmission: Sometimes when shifting into reverse it
>takes a few seconds to engage. (not a normal delay)

Few seconds is not normal indeed. Mine takes about a second usually.
Problems like these can sometimes be cured by replacing the fluid and
cleaning the filter. 

>Idles like crap after getting warm.

First check for vacuum leaks. Once you have vacuum leaks fixed, you can try
adjusting the mixture and idle. E-mail me privately if you need the
procedure. 

>What else should I be checking?  There were a few other
>things, but those were common 5K problems I've dealt
>with before.  Please send any BTDTs or whatever
>info may be helpful in deciding whether to buy
>the car or not.

Inspect the oil lines for corrosion. Expensive when new, can be repaired or
substituted with aftermarket parts, but are PITA to replace anyway.

>boost was 1.3, is this a good sign? 

Yes, it's correct

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)