Cold Start Problem - Last Chapter (I HOPE)

[Fourkguy@aol.com]

86 4KCSQ - have been reporting back to the list as status changes.
Have thought it was licked many times, but I was wrong many times.

Problem:

Cold start rough - idle rough until warm up. 
Was much worse - required multiple (up to 10) starting attempts to get going, 
so the problem was complex (many separate issues)

1- repaired fuel line leak - by battery under hood. 
This brought the number of start attempts down to 2 or 3

2- replaced coolant temp sensor.
Now starts on first attempt but tries to stall & runs rough until warm. Then 
runs GREAT.

At this point the local independent VW/Audi mechanic had about given up. Told 
me to bring it to dealer for computer diagnostic & then back to him. NO! I 
will fix it myself or let someone who _really_ knows these cars fix it. My 
efforts were futile. Broke a banjo fuel bolt in the fuel distrib while 
checking fuel pressure. Lucky the remaining piece just turned right out. 
Can't figure why it broke.

In frustration, I consulted the Mechanics List on the Audifans web page. 
Closest guy sounds pretty good - we'll give him a try. 

This is the listing.
Concord Precision Auto Works (gene@insti.physics.sunysb.edu)
(516) 997-4328 
151 Jericho Turnpike -- just off LIE exit 40 (eastbound, at the Texaco gas 
station) Long Island, NY 
The owner, Marino Dimov, is a big quattro and racing enthusiast and simply a 
great guy. The shop is usually busy, so it's a good idea to call first. 

Went in & saw Marino (Sat - when other mechanics don't like to work). 

Gene is right - Marino is a great guy. We talked Audis a bit while he worked 
on a VW. He was very busy & asked me to come back another time (very 
politely). We talked some more & by the time I was ready to leave the car had 
sat long enough to at least listen to the problem. 

Marino took out his long screwdriver & leaned out my fuel mixture. Things 
smoothed up at the turn of a screw. That is what I mean by someone who 
_really_ knows these cars. I asked Marino how much $ & he said NO CHARGE. 
Wanna bet I go back to him!

Can't wait till morning when the ultimate cold start test will be possible. 
Will let you know how it turns out.

Jeff