Re: Eurotrash Princess Projects

["Romeo Shayne Pavlic'" <bcpi@arias.net>]

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Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5

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> Hey,
>
> I'm noticing that Quattro guys are everywhere (despite the name, they walk
> upright instead of on all fours).


Hi!!  yes we are everywhere.  around the corner, under the bed, next to you
at breakfast and so on.  Just be sure to talk to us about your car and all
will be well.

  He seemed mighty pleased and handed me a copy of
> BleuFergneuven (Spell?) parts page to keep.  He was just carrying it around,
> apparently.


Actually it is Blaufergnügen and here is the URL
http://www.audiquattroparts.com/


>
> The Eurotrash Princess passed her compression check with flying colors but I
> still have several projects to take care of right away.

Did you expect anything less???

> She's lying about her age already:  The odometer has suddenly stopped working.
> It was working when I bought it but seemed to stop last night.  Gorshe told me
> they flake out sometimes, starting and stopping for weeks as the gear wears
out
> before they finally die.  He said it needs to be sent away to a repair shop to
> be fixed.  I remember reading an ad on the Q-list marketplace that said the
> odometer had quit but that the owner had the replacement gear.  I don't plan
on
> ever re-selling this car, but it would be nice to keep track of the miles.
> Anyone know of a cheap fix for an odometer?


The seem to go on and off.  In my 4ksq it does all the time.  I took the
cluster out and cussed at it.  Now it works fine.  If you prefer a little
more scientific approach, check out the other posts they have the right
idea.  if you want to DIY email back for directions on how to remove the
odo.

>
> Is the Princess heading for a breakdown:  I've been hearing whisperings about
> the timing belt from an Audi guy at my work.  I forgot to have Gorshe check
it,
> but this guy said it was easy, just remove the cover and look.  Are there any
> tell-tale signs that I should look for?  Also, is the 4kq a model in which a
> timing belt failure can cause further damage to the car?
>

If you change the belt every 60k, nope.  Yes, you can inspect the belt.  It
is easy to do.  Just pull the grill, again easy, then out comes the two
bolts on the front of the T-Belt cover.  Need more help?  email back.  Yes,
if you do have a belt failure, you have just given yourself an excuse for a
turbo conversion!!


> I've loads of other little cosmetic/makeover projects for the Princess,
> including new shoes for winter. Can't wait to get started.


My first suggestion is a couple of those racing stripes.  Likes a lister
said, they ad "20 horsepower"!!


HTH some  RSP.