Re: 1992 100 CS

[Sean_Ford@idx.com]

To:   rpf
Rui,
I have a '92 100CS, as well, though it has 5-speed transmission.

Here's a list of things for you to think about:

1. At 119k miles, you'll be wanting to get a timing belt change soon.
Assuming that the original timing belt was changed out at 60k, the 1st
replacement belt is ready for retirement. Sorry, it's $$$

2. the '92 V6's are known for having head gasket and valley pan gasket
leaks. Find yourself a good Audi mechanic and have him/her (I'm so pc!)
give the engine a good going over.

3. While the mechanic is looking around, have him (who am I kidding, its a
him) check for leakage at the water pump. Also, check all of the vacuum
hoses for leaks.

4. The early auto transmissions are a bit suspect as well. If'n I were you,
I'd swap out whatever lubricant is in the tranny for a premium synthetic of
the proper grade.

5. Find the servotronic relay for the variable assist power steering and
rip it out. Hint: its not easy to find and you have to remove the glove box
to get to it. I still haven't. :-(

6. Check ALL of the electrics (windows, sunroof, seats, switches). This is
NOT a Japanese car.

7. With the car running, on the climate control head, press and hold both
the recirc and upper air flow buttons until the display changes to 01.
Press the recirc button again and make sure that the value of the fan speed
window is 00.0. This means that your climate control is functioning
normally.

8. usual used car purchase insurance policy: swap out all fluids with fresh
replacements.

Good luck.

Sean Ford
'92 Audi 100CS 5-spd 42k mi
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/5528


Original Message------------------------
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 18:17:46 -0500
From: "Rui Fernandes" <rpf@ricochet.net>
Subject: 1992 100 CS

  Hi,

  I just subscribed to this list today.  Yesterday I bought a 1992 Audi 100
  CS
  at an auction.  I've heard lots of good things about this car, but I
  wanted
  to know what are the things to watch out for.  It has 119k miles and an
  automatic transmission.  I was so busy looking around for accident damage
  and other red flag details that I didn't even notice if it was a Quattro
  or
  not.  Anyway I think that for my purpose it's a wash, the Quattro is
  nice,
  but fwd is lighter.  Auctions are a real rush, but then again if you can
  look over a car quickly (under 2 min.) you can get a damn good deal!

  TIA
  Rui Fernandes