Re: PROBLEMS STILL PERSIST WITH SOOT

["John H. Graham" <jgraham1@erols.com>]

Steven Winoker wrote:
> 
> Regarding the repairs on my '90 Audi Coupe (VIN WAUGD08BXLA000639), I am
> still amazed that your shop can't solve the soot issue on the rear
> bumper. Bob, I don't believe for one second that the amount of
> accumulated burnoff can be attributed solely to the exhaust tips
> pointing up. That is to me just a crock of ---- and is a cop out on your
> part.
> 
> I may never buy an Audi/VW again because you and even the dealerships
> can put closure on
> my problem. I am now converted to sticking with American made/nameplates
> for now on. In addition, my Dad is just as upset with this as I am and
> the following is a message that I thought would be appropriate to foward
> to you.
> 
> "I hope you have reached the end of the road on spending on the
> Audi--let
> your mechanic spend his time and money under his guarantee to figure out
> 
> why you still have the the black smoke problem and let him correct it at
> 
> his expense--or is he simply guessing about the problem. You really
> can't afford to spend any money on it other than having the exhaust
> installed."
> 
> So what is your reply Bob? Are we at the end of the road? Everything has
> been
> replaced minus the bottom-end of the engine i.e. pistons/rings. I should
> hope in the next
> month to have a complimentary leakdown test to check for the possibility
> of the worn rings.
> 
> A quick response is needed.
> 
There's one thing I don't see being checked is the fuel system, spark plugs and
Co adjustment.

John
1990 Coup'e