[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Turbocharging 4000q
At 08:34 PM 2/23/96 -0500, you wrote: Dear Quattrophiles- -I have come across a cheap 84 5000T with only 70K on the odometer, and I -am seriously considering an engine swap. - -I need some help making sure that the engine is sound before I fork over -cash. So if anyone can answer a couple questions quickly it would be much -appreciated. - -What should compression be for an 84 I-5 Turbo? -Is there a boost guage inside the car? (I didn't see one at my glance in -the dark), and if not how can you tell if it is developing boost. -Are these engines as bulletproof as the normally aspirated I-5s? - -The car is otherwise thrashed: 2 windows broken, tons of dings, and auto -tranny slips. The oil looks like it's approaching 10K. I don't want to -pull the engine, and then spend thousands for a new turbo, and rebuild. - -Suggestions and Info are much appreciated. - -Mason B IMHO this sounds like a the project that you appear to want to avoid. It could potentially cost $$$$$. I think I would pass this opportunity up unless the price was less than $300.00 and I had plenty of time available in a heated garage. Besides its 84 which was not a spectacular year for Audi reliablity. Sorry Sandy
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