Re: Qs: 4kq operating temp & identifying 1987.5 model

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Avram Dorfman writes:
> 1) What is the appropriate range of operating temeratures for a 4kcsq,
> according to the needle on the dash? Mine runs up to 1 line past the middle
> line when I let it idle for a while, and it runs right around the middle
> line or just above, when I'm driving.

Sounds about right.  On hot days idling, the coolant temp gauge may
even go slightly above the 3/4 mark, at which point the radiator fan
should come on and prevent further rise.

> 2) How do you tell if you have a 1987.5 vs. a 1987 4kcsq? I've heard people
> say that the 87.5 has a bigger engine, and that it has body colored side
> view mirrors & an all digital dash. Mine has body colored side views, but a
> standard analog speedo & tach. There are pics at
> www.est.org/~dorfman/audi/4kcsq if any of you can tell just by looking. 

I thought only 87.5 Coupe GTs got the 130hp high compression engine...
4KQs are always 115hp.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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