Finally...

[M G Hadden <iviarty@juno.com>]

	Finally I have found my Audi people!!!  I have so many things to learn
about my car that I thought I might never find out.	
	I have a silver 1987 5000S.  I acquired the car last year in Minnesota
from my mom, who bought it heavily used and abused for about a 1000
bucks.  After pumping about $2500 into it over her first three months
with Diercks in Byron, MN,  she had a usable, nicely running car.  The
interior is black leather and it gets quite hot here in the Florida sun.

What I need (or would like) to know:

Owners' Manual

	Is it possible to find one for my car from another source other than the
dealership?

2.2 or 2.3?

	My insurance co. told me that my car was a 2.3, but I'm not sure how to
tell what it is?  Apparently the software can tell from the VIN, which
starts with WAUFCO442...

A/C 

	My mechanic in MN (Diercks'), had an estimate written up to fix the A/C.
 What was on the estimate is "Heater programmer motor".  What is this,
and is this the correct title? The A/C worked fine for me in Minnesota,
but it only pushes cold air out near th windshield vents, and on the side
vents near the radio speakers.  Now that I have the car in Florida, I
need the A/C to work properly, it doesn't blow air through the side
vents, or the vents above the A/C controls.  Will fixing the "programmer
motor" fix this problem?

Rear Defroster

	Mine just recently quit working, and I have no idea why?  I have
replaced the fuse and it didn't help.  How can I find out where this
problem is?

Flushing the radiator...

	My Hayne's book tells me that to flush the radiator, I should disconnect
the hoses to the engine and drain my coolant.  My neighbor told me that I
can cut the hose from engine to the heater, and insert a T-piece with a
screw cap, for a water hose to flush the system.  This baffles me!!!  I
only ask, because I need to drain and refill my coolant system with the
proper mixture.

Anti-Freeze/Coolant 

	The Audi tag on the expansion tank says to use only special coolant. 
We've (previous owners' and me) been using normal Prestone.  Is this
ruining my car?

Parts 

	When I had to replace a cracked expansion tank back in Nov '98, I
noticed the top of it had VW and AUDI logos.  After a call to the VW
dealer with the part number, he told me to call the Audi dealer here in
Melbourne.  I was unaware of an Audi dealership, because they were new
here while I was away in Minnesota.  After a call there, they told me the
same part was $20 more.  I bought my new tank from VW.  I've learned to
call Audi for the part number, and then calling VW to order it.  Does
anyone know of a place where I can order cheap parts without having to
deal with either dealership?  
	Now I need to replace the orange piece from the Right Front Side Marker
Light, but not the whole unit itself.  Where can I find this piece?  I've
heard stories of a VW junkyard in near Orlando, but don't know what
model/year VW to find this part.

Paint/Coat

	Was there a problem with the silver paint in 1987?  My car has many,
many "freckles" on the hood, roof, and trunk.  What may have caused this
and how can I fix it?

Rear Axle

	I believe my car is a front wheel drive (Front-trak?), due to the
absence of a driveshaft and rear differential.  What are the bars between
the rear wheels called and is there any special maintenance back there
that I need to keep up with?
	The engine is mounted front-to-back, with the belts near the grille, but
the driving wheels are the front wheels, how is this?  I was always under
the impression that an engine mounted in this manner was truning the rear
wheels, and an engine postitioned laterally was driving the front axle.

Cruise control

	Mine doesn't work, and I don't know why.  Anyone?

OXS Light

	I had this reset by my mechanic about 9k miles ago, but he told me it
come on again.  Why?

Coolant Temp Sensor Gauge

	Mine tends to rest on C for awhile, then jumps to the middle of the
gauge, then stays there until the fan kicks on.  is this normal?  Should
I be running cooler than this?

History

	Is there any way for me to find out where my car has been before I got
it?  I know it's been at a dealership in LaCrosse, WI and through
Universal Motors in Rochester, MN.  Can I find out what dealership it
originally came from?

>>> End of Audi Question Assault <<<

I appreciate any and all help anyone can give me.  It may seem like much
now, but I've waited so long to find this kind of help.   

In my life, I have had only three cars (I'm only 22):  	

	'76 Chevy Vega
	'84 Volvo 245DL  Diesel Wagon (aka ChunkaMunka)
	'87 Audi 5000s

After this, I want all the rest of my cars to be Audis!!

Thanks, 

Marty Hadden
Melbourne, FL

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