[urq] [s-cars] What to look for on a 84 urQ

[Ed Kellock]

I'll also forward to the urq-specific list...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Kent McLean
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:48 AM
> To: Vincent Frégeac
> Cc: quattro; s-car-list
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] What to look for on a 84 urQ
> 
> 
> Vincent Frégeac wrote:
> > There’s a black on black urQ that may replace soon my 
> assholemobile. I 
> > plan to go see her tomorrow. Beside that I love these cars, I know 
> > very little about the urQs. I will probably spend my Sunday on urQ 
> > lists and sites but thought there are some listers here who 
> own urQs 
> > and may give some hints.	
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > What should I look for on a ’84 urQ, 113Kmiles, 225hp 10VT 
> rebuilt at 
> > 90Kmiles?
> 
> I'm no expert on the urQ, so I'll forward this question to 
> the quattro post, where it may see more action.
> 
> My general knowledge:  the urQ was before galvanized bodies, 
> so look for rust. The engine is robust, but look for weak 
> electrics (ignition, switches, door jamb wires, noisy heater 
> blowers). The engine is sensitive to vacuum leaks, so check 
> for old/cracked hoses.  A worn turbo may cause smoke not 
> related to a worn engine (although at 113K miles, and only 
> 23K on the engine, that might not be a problem).
> 
> That should get you started. If you are snowed in today, go 
> to the audifans.com web site and search on: urq problems
> 
> Good luck with the urQ (and the Fiat :).
> 
> -- 
> Kent McLean

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