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Re: WTB: 5kcstq goodies (and news)
>To: auditude@neta.com
>From: "Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt@nwonline.net>
>Subject: Re: WTB: 5kcstq goodies (and news)
>In-Reply-To: <199910040453.AAA04193@audifans.com>
>
>At 09:50 PM 10/3/1999 -0700, you wrote:
>>Well, I just got back from California with my new-to-me '88 5kcstq.
>>It's a 5 speed light metallic gray one with 163k miles. The motor is
>>alleged to have been rebuilt 30k ago, which is supported by the
>>very clean cylinder head and new looking head gasket.
>>
>>I'm getting up to 1.3 bar on the computer. I don't know what it
>>should be get up to. Power is decent, but I want more of course. I
>>am not used to the shifter, perhaps it needs to be adjusted.
>>
>>Cruise control doesn't work, and the a/c doesn't get cold. The PO
>>said his mechanic said the compressor clutch is seized. PO was
>>not what I would call a full-blown enthusiast, but knew of the virtues
>>of quattro, and to run the car to cool and lube the turbo after driving.
>> He bought an Explorer.
>>
>>It was nice to make the 400 mile trip back (indeed at all!) without
>>having to stop for gas. My Saturn would have me stopping twice
>>for gas. I actually cut about an hour, maybe less, from the trip.
>>Due to the long range of the car, and the turbo <g>.
>>
>>I wasn't sure if I would be getting this car as a donor, or as a driver.
>> It's nice enough for me to keep it as a driver, I think I've decided. It
>>just needs a couple things.
>
>......................that you know about so far. Own this car for a month
before doing any major sporterizing.
>>
>>The brake warning light comes on, along with a beep, when I press
>>and hold the brake pedal down at idle. The pedal pulses, like the
>>hydraulic pump's belt is slipping or something. Brakes are hard
>>and unassisted with the motor off. This is IIRC.
>
>..................hydraulic accumulator failing? (bomb)
>
>
>>
>>The owner gave me a bottle of VW/Audi brand pentosin with the
>>car. The car leaks nothing.
>>
>>My near future plans are to get the a/c cold, tint the windows, and
>>condition the leather. I had the tires balances before I came back,
>>and that took care of a shimmy it had at cruising speed. I think it
>>could use an alignment, so I'm looking into putting some springs
>>on it first. Gotta justify the $250-300, so's not to waste the $50+
>>on the alignment.
>
>...........................mine needed lots more at that mileage, to hold
alignment.
>
>
>>
>>All this time, I've largely ignored the Type 44 stuff. Now I'm
>>wondering about everything. I already have an early, single book
>>edition Bentley for the car, in anticipation of the turbo conversion for
>>the 4ksq, so that oughtta help.
>>
>>If anyone has any info to send me, please feel free.
>
>.....................check Scott Mockery's website FOR SURE.
>
> I'm most
>>urgently concerned with how to diagnose a seized a/c compressor
>>clutch (will the one from my '85 4ksq work?),
>
>............................I don't think so. And if it did it would be
even older and maybe worse. I'd rank the A/C as a secondary priority right
now. You need to look for leaks and be sure it will hold Freon before
putting in a compressor. See a specialist for a diagnosis.
>
>
> how much boost I
>>should be getting,
>
>............................about 1.4 bar. Your computer may be off. Try
an auxiliary boost gauge.
>
>ideas on the brake pulsing/warning lights,
>
>...............................It probably has a failing 'bomb' and maybe
master cylinder, and the pulsing may be warped rotors.
>
> and
>>what are the recommended sporty springs
>
>
>............................Before sporterizing the springs, you are
probably gonna need shocks and some expensive suspension work, and maybe
even wheel bearings and brakes just to get it to stop right and hold
alignment. At that age (miles) it will soon need front ball joints (very
costly, whole units) and rear trapezoidal arm bushings, and rear transverse
control arm replacement. And a few new tie rods. You are looking at a
thousand dollars right there. Then, when the suspension is tight, think
about sporty springs if you have any money left. And it may need a turbo
after-run coolant pump and a new timing belt and water pump. And lots of
rubber hoses and maybe new tires. Identify the big things first before
sporterizing anything, and work the sporterizing into your maintenance of
necessary stock stuff.
>
>
>..........................Best advice I can offer is to (If you haven't
already done it) FIRST check out Scott Mockry's web page at
http://www.teleport.com/~scottmo/
>
>Doyt Echelberger
>86 4kq
>87 5kcstq
>
>
>(I like low cars, within
>>reason). Any and all info is very much appreciated.
>>
>>Later,
>>
>>Ken
>>
>>p.s. The cruise didn't work either, but I figger that's a vacuum thing.
>>
>>p.p.s. I didn't know the relocated trunk lock preceded the newer
>>style door handles. Thought it was all during the same change.
>>Learn something new every day.
>
>
>
>>
>>p.p.p.s. Can anyone give me info on the qlcc or whatever it's
>>called?
>>