Re: Newbie to Quattro list - looking for info on 93 90S

[Chris Newbold <cnewbold@transarc.com>]

Ed Novak wrote:

> 1) Left front headlight is cracked - recommended places where I can get
> a replacement without getting a second mortgage?

You'd hope you could just buy the lens, but it may not work out that
way. I haven't had the good fortune of having to investigate this,
so I can't help too much.

> 2) Get a strange noise when I turn the wheel to the left - whether
> moving or standing still - almost sounds like the power steering pump -
> any suggestions?  Could be in a TSB?

Probably the steering damper: a shock-absorber like think attached
to the rack. I went through five of these before they fitted an updated
part which has been fine since (that was circa 1994, and all covered
by warantee). I think there is a TSB out on this.

I'm not sure if there's any real problem other than the noise. You
may want to call around and see how much it would cost to replace it
before coming to a conclusion.

> 3) The car has 69k miles on it - should I be considering getting the
> timing belt changed?  And if so, how much should I be expecting to shell
> out?

We just covered this (again) last week: timing belt, both tension rollers,
water pump, thermostat and the serpentine accessory drive belt. Do it
now. Before you blow the motor to bits. Should come in somewhere in the
$600-$800 range for all that, including labor.

-Chris
1993 90CS 70k miles