Re: [88 Q90]--ECM?

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>> > Yesterday, my 88 Quattro 90 quit suddenly (in the middle of a busy
>> > city street, naturally).  I smelled a rather strange, acrid odor, ...
>>
>> Often 'strange, acrid odour' = coolant burning.
>>
>> --
>>  Phil Payne

> Thanks, Phil...Head gasket, maybe?  Unless my reasoning is wrong,
> that would jibe with the fact that it gets better when it cools,
> wouldn't it?

Yup.  Usually the waterway at the back of the block leaking into #5.

--
 Phil Payne
 UK Audi quattro Owners Club
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