Re: Problems with '93 90S

["Rob Andrews" <rob@smu.edu>]

-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Daniels <mdaniels@a4.org>
To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 6:17 PM
Subject: Problems with '93 90S

>1) There is a sulfer smell sometimes when I stop the car and get out.
>It's not noticable in the car only when getting out. I've heared that it
>could be bad fuel or the catalytic converter. What exactly is the
>problem and what is the best fix?
Change the catalytic convertor, or change your brand of gas.  Use good stuff
like Chevron, Mobil, or Shell.  93 octane.  Try different stations.  That is
it though.  Those cats just smell sometimes, but it isn't a problem...it
just stinks ;)
>.
>
>3) The car occationaly "moans" when in reverse, I can't really explain

DO you recently changes brake pads or discs?  I had this happen everyonce
awhile at VERY slow speed.  Little bit of vibration and it sounded like a
moan.  ABS should make a grinding, berrrr type of noise.

car is starting to pull to the right a bit. This car has always
>pulled to the right, even after a new ball joint and a front end
>alignment. But now it's getting to the point were I think it should be
>looked at again. Is there a common problem I should know about before
Check out the control arm bushings and strut mounts.
Hope that helps!
Rob



are the real main things I can think of. The only one I'm really
>concerned about right now is the sulfer smell coming from the car. I
>would like to get that fixed. Also the alignment issue is one that will
>need to be taken care of soon. I'm really hoping to trade this car in
>this year for a new A4, so I don't want to dump alot of money into it,
>so if I can take care of some of these problems myself, that would be
>great.
>
>One other thing to mention, I was in Germany earlier this month and was
>able to visit the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm plants, along with visiting
>MTM. You can find some photos here:
>http://www.a4.org/germany/gallery.shtml
>
>Matt Daniels
>'93 90S - 74k miles
>'86 4kcsq - 170k+ miles
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