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

[Ingo Rautenberg]

Well, you might look at this from Doyt Echelberger and Phil Isham in  
the Uk:

http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/caveat.html

Regards,

Ingo (mit '84 WX urq)

On Dec 16, 2007, at 1:27 PM, Ed Kellock wrote:

> 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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