recommissioning the B2 80

pimpdriver · 24-11-13, 09:08 PM

Hi,

My 1986 Audi 80 CL 1.6 has been off the road (in my garage) for the past couple of years. I have kept the battery charged, started it once a month, and I'm going to put it back on the road (as a spare car in case my daily Octavia TDI gives up the ghost).

It starts, although it seems that the fuel pipes (it is a Weber carb) seem to shrink with age, as they need a lot of tightening.

Brakes are free, it drives forwards and backwards on my drive OK.

Going to take it for an MoT in a few days (got insurance for it for £192!!! fully comp inc business use).

Anything anyone recommends?

Oil change?

Air filter?

Or just fill it with Shell V power and go for it?

I already have a set of winter tyres and wheels for it............

missfire · 24-11-13, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpdriver

I already have a set of winter tyres and wheels for it............

Never..

Coolant, engine oil/filter and brake fluid change would be on my list! My lists tend to get a bit long though... maybe best with no list, drive it till it blows up.

Sabre75 · 24-11-13, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpdriver

My 1986 Audi 80 CL 1.6 has been off the road ... and I'm going to put it back on the road ...

Another B2 (heading) back on the road; good to hear

I've got various bits of 80 in the shed as spares for the Coupe project, but if you find you need anything give me a shout.

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Originally Posted by pimpdriver

I already have a set of winter tyres and wheels for it............

Good plan. I've got a set for the 100 too; I might even get to use them if I put the front-end back on it!

Good luck with the MOT and I'll keep an eye out next time I'm Chippenham-way

type81 · 24-11-13, 11:31 PM

id get the rear brakes/hand brake serviced/greased or lubricated where needed....as on both of the b2 80s i had....the rear drums jammed shut and would not release when i used the handbrake fully.

(both audi's were not used for a number of years)

pimpdriver · 14-12-13, 08:20 AM

Now being MoTd:

Bit advanced for these new kids at the garage to see a car with a manual choke!!!!

I will know in 40 mins or so.......

Coxy · 14-12-13, 08:22 AM

good luck Steve. I should get my 80 sport back on the road as well. Not used that since 2011!

pimpdriver · 14-12-13, 08:32 AM

It was nice to drive it the 2 miles to the test centre.......

Need it back on the road so the T4 can have some engine work done!

Coxy · 14-12-13, 08:47 AM

how does the testers face look so far!??! anything negative yet!?!?

slacky · 14-12-13, 09:01 AM

Good luck ,In a weird way , I end up following them round the car , looking at their face while they check it over

& also thinking how much I could get done while its on the lift

pimpdriver · 14-12-13, 09:36 AM

Failed!!!

Battery clamp missing - I took it off and it's in the garage somewhere

Exhaust missing 2 rubbers at back - I took them off for the 80 Sport!!!

Simples......

14-12-13, 08:20 AM	#5
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	Now being MoTd: Bit advanced for these new kids at the garage to see a car with a manual choke!!!! I will know in 40 mins or so....... __________________ Winter tyres now! Driving the B2 80CL as a daily and LOVING it!!!!

14-12-13, 08:32 AM	#7
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	It was nice to drive it the 2 miles to the test centre....... Need it back on the road so the T4 can have some engine work done! __________________ Winter tyres now! Driving the B2 80CL as a daily and LOVING it!!!!

14-12-13, 09:01 AM	#9
slacky 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wirral Posts: 4,459	Good luck ,In a weird way , I end up following them round the car , looking at their face while they check it over & also thinking how much I could get done while its on the lift __________________ *90q-Cab.2.3E-Ur-S6-b2-80 Sport* Member 111

14-12-13, 09:36 AM	#10
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	Failed!!! Battery clamp missing - I took it off and it's in the garage somewhere Exhaust missing 2 rubbers at back - I took them off for the 80 Sport!!! Simples...... __________________ Winter tyres now! Driving the B2 80CL as a daily and LOVING it!!!!

24-11-13, 11:31 PM	#4
type81 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manchester Posts: 1,691	id get the rear brakes/hand brake serviced/greased or lubricated where needed....as on both of the b2 80s i had....the rear drums jammed shut and would not release when i used the handbrake fully. (both audi's were not used for a number of years)

14-12-13, 08:22 AM	#6
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	good luck Steve. I should get my 80 sport back on the road as well. Not used that since 2011!

14-12-13, 08:47 AM	#8
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	how does the testers face look so far!??! anything negative yet!?!?