Re: 88 80 Q: New Sub*scriber Questions

[Richard Beels <beels@technologist.com>]

> How long on average can the 88 Q make it in mileage ? Do
> Audi's usually make it to 200K+ if well treated.
Yes.

> The coolant warning light is persistently flashing, the coolant
> level is okay. What could be the cause / How can I get it to 
> stop flashing ?
There is a sensor on the coolant fill-up container.  Check it out.

> The brake master cylinder is faulty. Is this a DIY job ? Would
> it involve brake bleeding ?
Can be if you know what you're doing.  Yes.

> Does the car have central locking as a feature ? Mine isn't
> working, the rear right door does not lock with the knob, its
> as though something is loose as when I pull on the knob it
> goes up and down...there does not seem to be a pull or 
> something attached to the knob...I'm thinking this might
> be why the central locking isn't functional.
Central locking is done by a vacuum pump located in the trunk, pass side,
tucked up around where the shoulder belt is.  If you turn the lock in the
door and don't hear it whine and then the locks go, it's either defective,
has a bad connection or there's a vacuum leak.  Most commonly, there's a
"T" junction in the passenger door-sill area that leaks.

> I took the car on a 70 mile run b4 I bought it, performance is
> excellent, just a few minor things to fix and it'll be almost 
> perfect.
Yep.

You need to buy the Bentley if you're serious about maintaining the car on
your own. I got mine fro All European Auto (800-ALL-EURO).  Be warned, it's
about $100.



Cheers,
	Richard
	88 90Q "Hannu" - K+N, new vac hoses, lubed U-Joint, still 0.0 bar....
	88 Golf GTi - PRO Rally