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Re: Interim Report - 86 4000KS



> Smell of coolant when heat is on. Suspect heater core, but no leaks found and
> no steamy windows. Any ideas?

spillage in engine compartment or on interior carpet?

> 
> All in all, car runs and handles great. Really would like to eliminate
> afterrun without paying for a higher grade gas than 87. Someone on the list
> felt the cause may be carbon deposits. Any suggestions on how to eliminate
> this or any other possible cause.

Check your timing I think.  Needs to be right to run the cheap gas. 
Dunno if being advanced will cause the after run but it sure will knock
a lot.

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Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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