Re: '85 UR-Q Won't Start

[Michael Sheridan Williams <mike@urquattro.com>]

David Thoresen decided to speak these words:

>I was on my way home on the freeway wanting to see haw fast I could go :)
>well I got to 100 MPH in 4th gear at a little past redline and had to slow
>down due to traffic :( I was cruising around 60 - 70 mph and got off the
>freeway a few miles later, the car DIED (Oh NOOOOOO)  I tried starting it up
>again but it wouldn't.   The starter will turn the engine but will fail to
>turn over and start.  I listened for the fuel pump and it seemed ok.


Dang, did they shorten 4th gear for 85 alot?  Shoot, in my car, if i were 
to go just past redline in 4th (and i definitely have) i would be going 
almost 123 mph if i remember correctly...

100mph top speed in 4th sounds like a 4kq top speed...hmmm

later...

Michael Sheridan Williams
San Francisco, CA
ICQ# 11740998
1983 UrQuattro, MC--1.8 BAR, borla, 2B Coilover/Koni Yellows, Delrin 
Bushings f/r, 16x7.5 OZ Mito's w/ Yoko A520's, Cibie H4/H1's, K&N (blah)
1985 4000S Quattro, Koni Yellows/Coilover (2B), strut brace, Sport 8000 
Tires, K&N
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