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Re: New to the list with lots of problems, 5ktq
Mike,
mike daigle wrote:
> Hello list,
> First off I have to say that I have found a home in the list and even if I
> have never met any of you, I love you all. Now to the meat of the matter.
> Here is a list of problems starting with the most recent.
>
> 1. Green fluid on my floor mat. Smells like maple syrup in the car. not a
> lot on the floor though maybe, 1/4 cup. front window fogs up but can be
> fixed if I turn on defrost. Broken hose or bad heater core? Do heater
> cores go out slowly or just bust and drain?
Sounds like your heater core. BTDT on my '81 5K Diesel. I think that is a
trait of Audi's especially if they have sat dormant for a period of time.
Happened on my '82 as well.
>
>
> 2. Hard start problem. Replaced the D-cap and rotor, new plugs, put in
> K&N, wires are new, what else can I do? It sounds like a machine gun more
> than a "Whirr-Whirr-Whirr" like the timing was bad. Gray smoke from the
> tail pipe, smell gas if the hood is open(sometimes).
>
You failed to mention the year of your car. I have an '86 Audi that developed a
hard start problem a while back. Turned out to be the check valve in the fuel.
tank. As I recall, in my case, it would take a solid 20-30 seconds of cranking
before it would fire. With the defective check valve the car basically had to
draw fuel from the tank to the front of the car before it would start. Have you
tried changing your fuel filter? Gray smoke from the tailpipe on a Turbo engine
is not a good sign. Worse case scenario, it could be an indicator that your
Turbo (seals) is about to go or that you have a head gasket problem. Does the
grey smoke appear everytime you start the car? Does it go away after the car
warms up?
>
> 3. I was just recently informed that the normal high reading for the bar is
> 1.4(ish). I can manage to top mine off at 1.1 and I think I saw 1.2 once
> but may have been wishing. Is this a turbo problem? Fuel Management? Or
> should I not be concerned?
Have you checked your (Wide-Open-Throttle) WOT switch?
>
> 4. I seem to have developed an exhaust leak somewhere near the manifold. I
> cant quite see the connection to the lead pipe but i'm assuming its at that
> point. Big problem, little problem? is this associated with my Bar
> problem?
>
If this is what I think it i, it may be your front stud on the exhaust
manifold. I believe this is a common problem on older Audi's. The front stud
over time stresses and breaks allowing exhaust gases to leak out between the
manifold and gasket. To fix requires removing manifold and replacing stud. I
have same problem on '86 but never have fixed. Perhaps another lister could
enlighten you more.
>
> 5. When accelerating from a stop quickly there is a very audible sound from
> under the center-line of the body. Its a knocking sound I feel under my
> feet. It started in the rear of the car as only a sound now I can now hear
> it and feel it in the front as well. It may be still doing it in the back I
> just cant hear it over the noise in the front. Under those same
> acceleration conditions the car hesitates and then picks again. Not Turbo
> lag but more like loss of HP in the middle of gaining it and then recovering
> it. I don't even know where to begin with these two problems.
>
Could this be CV Joint problem or possibly front suspension bushing loose?
>
> I own the Bentley but I need to know where to begin in order to use it. If
> someone could get me started i'm sure I could pick it right up. These are
> all problems I was just stumped on (Except #1 that just happened this
> morning and i've been looking at the Bentley all day) so any input is so
> very appreciated.
>
> ----------------------------
> Mike Daigle
> Tacoma, WA
> 5000CS TQ, Pearl White (mint)w/ white rims, oh so sweet.
> 4000S 4E "My first" and I still love her.
> ----------------------------
>
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