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

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Ed Novak wrote:
> 
> I recently acquired  a 93 90S.  It has a few problems that I'm hoping
> the list can help with.
> 1) Left front headlight is cracked - recommended places where I can get
> a replacement without getting a second mortgage?

Try the regular places on the Q-list vendor's list--some of those places
should have them.  If you're interested in upgrading, you can get Euro
lenses from Metrix for $80 (each?  I think each) which just replace the
lenses that are on the car right now.

> 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?

Check the power steering fluid--sometimes it leaks out.  Watch the level
of the fluid and make sure it doesn't drop very much over time; it could
be that the previous owner let it run very low and damaged something. 
There's a TSB on some power steering pressure hose that needed
replacement.

> 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?
 
You should have changed the timing belt 9K miles ago.  When you change
it, change the water pump and tensioners.  This procedure involves a
fair amount of labor, so you'll probably end up paying a lot.  If
there's a private garage in your area  (one that is VERY GOOD WITH
AUDIS) I would probably have them perform this service instead.

> I tried searching the archives, but couldn't get detailed answers.
> 
> Thanks in advance!

For some questions you might try the 12v pages: http://www.itc.nu/12v
...this site hasn't been updated in a while (sorry guys!) but has a lot
of service-related information on it.

HTH!
--
Elliott