Re: CGT Rebuild -- what else should I do...

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> About 2 weeks ago the CV joint on my 83 CGT gave out, so I figured heck,
> while I'm in there, I might as well replace the clutch (still orig. w/
> 190k).  Well, then I figured I might as well upgrade to Bilsteins & H&R's
> while a lot of the stuff's apart.  Since I'm doing that, new poly bushings
> on the control arms and strut bearings seem appropriate.  Ball joints & tie
> rods are fairly new.  So my question is, since about half the car is being
> stored in plastic ziploc bags waiting to be reassembled, is there anything
> else I should consider replacing or upgrading while it's all apart?

I think this is called a "frame up restoration", or at least it might
turn into one...

> 
> Another question, is the sway bar on a 4kq really thicker than on a CGT?

hmmm, it is, a bit (about 1+ inches versus .9- inches).

> 
> Oh, and yes, I was tempted to do the turbo swap, but changing the engine
> seemed a little extreme when only the CV joint was originally bad!

but when you decide to swap the engine mounts and radiator hoses as well
you'll almost be there...

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT