Re: Roof liner + Tem gauge + mechanic in Seattle - 1989 Audi 100

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P-O Selander (EUS) wrote:
> 
> First, I'm back on the list after a long (healthy) absence. In the meantime
> I've also relocated from Dallas to Bellevue/Kirkland in the beautiful state
> of Washington. I also owe Hugh Powell an apology since I intended to buy his
> alloy rims back in late summer but never got around to it. My life went
> crazy around that same time and I didn't get anything done as planned. I
> hope I didn't create to much hassle for you, Huw.
> 
> A few questions:
> 
> *       Anyone have a good tip for a local and trusty mechanic here in
> Seattle (preferably east side)?
> 
> *       My roof liner has taken a beating in the Texas sun and the foam
> between the cloth and the actual "structure" has started to disintegrate,
> resulting in the liner (cloth) now sagging in several places. Can the entire
> "structure" be taken out without removal of front/rear window? I know it is
> messy to get the old foam cleared out in order to glue the cloth back in
> place. Advice are welcome.
> 
> *       My idle is a bit high when the engine has heated up. Have checked
> the ISV and for vacuum leaks. Everything's fine so far. Idle is very low
> when car is started from cold (first 1-2 minutes), but once heated up it
> runs high. Anyone with a similar problem.
> *
> *       Lastly. you guys out there with 1989-1991 100/200. How does your
> temp gauge act? I just had the car checked twice, once in Dallas before
> leaving and now last week in Bellevue. Both claim car is running OK but to
> me it seems like it is running cold. Reason; When stopping temp gauge rises
> to mid mark and fan starts running. As soon as out on the road, temp gauge
> falls to relatively low mark. Car also takes time to heat up. I think the
> thermostat is stuck but two garages claim otherwise and say it is normal for
> the temp gauge to "cycle". I never had that happen to any "modern" car. My
> Nissan hits the mark and stays put. Same with all rental cars I drive all
> the time.
> 
> TIA /// P-O Selander, Bellevue, WA
> 1989 100 E
> 1991 300 ZXTT
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TIA


My temp guage acts the same.  This is normal because the radiator
can't support the cooling on its own.  It needs the Rad. fan to cool the
Rad. in town or when the Rad. does not have sufficent air moving thru
it.

Pat Korach
Kirkland WA

89 200 TQ
86 5000SW MC 5spd