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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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So i was on the search for an audi since i have always owned vws. I looked on Craigslist and found this. As it sits i need a new core support, Radiator, Water pump, thermostat, fender, bumper, and headlights. But over all its in great shape. Tell me what you think.
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I have seafoamed the motor but its running rough. Maybe vaccume leak. Idk yet. And the oil temp runs hot. But its low on oil???
And no cel???? Odd for a 96
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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sounds like coil packs looks like a good project only issue is its a 12v engine and not the 30v =[

auto or 5speed?
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Auto. I think the pack was changed. Not sure tho.
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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ALso. THe abs light is on. The brakes work fine tho. Air in the lines?
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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ABS light is prolly a bad ABS unit.
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Thats under the rear seat right?
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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What other problems might it have that they aren't telling you about? Maybe I'm just jaded from my own personal experiences but since there's already so much wrong with it, there's probably more.. then again; it's 500 bucks... good luck bro
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DOC_DEPALMA
What other problems might it have that they aren't telling you about? Maybe I'm just jaded from my own personal experiences but since there's already so much wrong with it, there's probably more.. then again; it's 500 bucks... good luck bro
Agreed.
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Well besides the above stated, It has no heat, the drivers seat has no power to the bottom and the blinker issue. But it starts within 3 cranks. Thats it.
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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good find with some work it should be a good car
 



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