Re: Opinions sought on 1988 Quattro

[Richard Beels <beels@technologist.com>]

Well, I have a couple of them.  If it's leaking from the seal, it's a
relatively easy fix.  If it's not, diffs are expensive.  Noisy doesn't
sound too promising as these came with synthetic from the factory.  If it's
leaking and he's never topped off the fluid....  ;-(

If the fuses with the red cap on them (they're in where spare fuses used to
be and they should have a red cap that says "Motor" or "Engine" on them)
are burned out, the car shouldn't even be running.

88 90Qs go for $3000 on up; depending on mileage (average is 140-160K
miles), condition and upkeep.  

I would have it checked out by a competent Audi-familiar (very important)
mechanic.  Where are you located?

At 11:11 PM 11/15/1998 ,  Peter Kirby was inspired to say:
>  I'm looking at buying a 1988 Quattro 90 to replace my aginf GTI.
>  
>  The prospective car has a few problems:  the biggest one being a leaky and
>  noisy rear diff.  Does anyone have an idea of what this would cost to
>  replace/repair?  The current owner thinks that it's the front seal and the
>  pinion bearing.
>  
>  Another fault is that the car's "Engine Timing II" fuse keeps burning.  Does
>  anyone have any experience with such a problem?  The current owner has the
>  impression that this burny fuse results in hard starting when cold.......?
>  Credible?


Cheers,
	Richard
	88 90Q "Hannu" - K+N, new vac hoses, still 0.0 bar....
	88 Golf GTi - PRO Rally