Update: 4KQ, Suspesion Vibration & Clunk

[DGenetti@aol.com]

Guys,

Thanks for the feedback!  It sounds like the problem is 
in the steeing and suspension.  Correcting it sounds 
pricey, as in up to 20% of the value of my "$3000 
deductable."  I'll price out the parts with a couple of 
mail order houses.  I avoid the local dealer at all costs.  
All they have is overpriced parts, longer wait for orders 
and cynical old farts at the parts counter. "Oh, broken 
power antenna aye, you'll have to replace the hole unit 
for $200+."  No, I don't think so!  I mail ordered the 
Audi/Fuba repair kit listed in the Benley Manual for $35.  
OK, I'll get off my soap box now.  

The parts in question:
   Rack - sorry for me there is no spring tension adjustment 
                   on the pinion for the '85-'87 4000. 
                     (Good advice though Dave.)
  Power steering Pump - I forgot to say it has a noisy bearing
  Tie-rods - cheaper to replace as a unit or just the ends?
  Control arm bushings - Anybody know a supplier of a 
                   pressing tool?  The diameter? I'll make it.
  Ball joints - No brainer
  Strut bearings - Only 30K on them, but I'll check the top nuts.
  Cartridge housing caps - I'll check them too, they were installed
                   with special tool # 666, big ass Channel-Locks.
                   (good advice Peter)
  Wheel bearings - Most dredded job.  There is a tool kit to 
                   replace them with out pulling the struts.  Anybody 
                   know where I can get one?

If the price is too much it may be time to upgrade to a newer 90Q, 
Coupe Q, or A4Q.  If I own an Audi it has to be a Q.  When are we 
going to see the 1.8T A3Q stateside?  Between it an the new 1.8T 
Bettle, GTI sales will hit rock bottom.

Anyway enough rambling. I'll keep the List updated, 

Danka und gute Nacht!
Damon

(Learing some German)