Re: 5K problems

[Kneale Brownson <knotnook@traverse.com>]

Some of the OTHERS on the list are real wizards, Thomas, but the best of
them still need to know which model '87 5K Audi your parents drive to offer
specific suggestions for performance problems.

I can tell you the coolant reservoir level sensor can be quite finiky.  A
half inch difference in coolant level can make it light up the warning
signal.  I'd begin by adding some mixed coolant.

Kneale Brownson


At 07:17 PM 12/23/99 -0500, Thomas Alexander wrote:
>Happy Holidays,
>
>I know things will be slow on the list during this period, but here's the
>situation.  I'm trying to get my parent's '87 5K running smoothly again.
>Since I live out of state, I haven't been around to take care of it since
>it was new.  One problem, I can get the car running, but after driving it,
>it will not start (and there's a smell of gas fumes).  After it sits a
>while, it will start.  Another problem, the car runs extremely rough at
>idle.  Lastly, the coolant indicator light on the center panel comes on
>even though there's coolant in the reservior, the car is not running hot,
>and there are no visible leaks.
>
>Any help appreciated.
>
>Thomas Alexander
>
>'86 4KQ
>'89 T-Bird SC
>'95 Toyota Previa (wife's)