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

[Ingo Rautenberg]

I meant Phil Payne of Isham Research, not Phil Isham.  Been a while...

On Dec 16, 2007, at 1:44 PM, Ingo Rautenberg wrote:

> 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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