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Re: pinging



Wanemardo@aol.com writes:
> I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on what might be making my 1988 80
> quattro ping.  It starts pinging once it gets warmed up to running
> temperature.  And I have noticed it starts at around 2800 rpm to 3200 rpm
> roughly.  I would surely appreciate any helpful advice.

Bad gas?  Ignition too far advanced?  Engine running too hot?

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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