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Re: Stuff FS
Hmm, I guess most stuff I would want is gone. Oh well. Anyhow, Keep your
old UR-q stuf. The pistonsn, etc could make good spares.
But why bother putting in another ur-q motor. Why not go
better???
L8R
Todd Phenneger
1983 ur-q / black / getting a MC
1984 4000 quattro / modified/ turbo conv almost done.
1987 4000 quattro / Saphire Metallic Blue/ Girlfriend's
1996 A6q / Volcano / Dads Car
*****1985 5kt / PARTING OUT!
On Wed, 10 Nov 1999 DGraber460@aol.com wrote:
> What I have is a mildly wrecked (passenger side rear) 85 CGT that is for
> parts. I am in contact with a salvage yard that might take the Coupe this
> weekend (including a good motor and tranny). I also have a 5k turbo motor
> from a salvage yard, therefore not certain of it's condition. I am purchasing
> an URQ motor (used) to replace the bad motor in my URQ. Hopefully the swap
> will take place this weekend. The motor coming out of the URQ has a bad head.
> I'm not sure of the block and bottom end condition. I had it running, but
> could only get 93, 60, 92, 93, 93, compression reading from it, and couldn't
> stabilize the air fuel ratio. I pulled the head and the machine shop found 3
> cracks between cylinders and the exhaust valve on #2 had a hole burned
> completely through it. Rather than risk going through all this and find out
> later that the bottom end is bad, I'm opting to replace the entire unit.
> So what I have is;
> 5KT motor with manifolds, and turbo (no starter, harnesses, or other aux.
> parts, and no certainty as to condition, although the cross hatch is still
> visible on cyl. walls)
>
> URQ block, with crank, and pistons (unsure as to condition)
> CGT chassis, with motor and tranny (most all parts stripped and in my
> basement)
> CGT window lifts are gone, as are driver window glass, rear window & wiper, &
> shifter. I am keeping the dash, and a few other items. The interior was gray
> fabric and in very good condition. All located in SE Denver.
> Anyone with needs please advise.
>
> Dennis
>