Audi 80 project - Pointers

fadingfury · 07-01-18, 06:30 PM

Hi,

Just became an owner of a Audi 80 b3. 1.8 Carb.

Anyway it has a few issues starting off by losing water.....did 70 miles yesterday and it used about half of the water in the tank.......will it be a dreaded head gasket or are these prone to other issues for using water?

The window wipers also only work on full which is quite annoying.....any tips?

The engine is quite lumpy but very likely needs a good servicing etc.

Getting condensation inside the car so will be looking for new seals im guessing for the doors.

Any advice would be much appericated for these cars as its my first audi let alone first 80.

Thanks

John. · 07-01-18, 06:46 PM

Regards coolant, you need to identify if it's losing or using it........maybe it's loosing it through the heater matrix, that'd explain the condensation?

Dash out job for the matrix.

sinbin5t · 07-01-18, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by John.

Regards coolant, you need to identify if it's losing or using it........maybe it's loosing it through the heater matrix, that'd explain the condensation?

Dash out job for the matrix.

My thoughts too, quick look under the dash will show signs if it's the case.

vorsprung durch technik · 07-01-18, 06:55 PM

Or front carpets.

vorsprung durch technik · 07-01-18, 06:56 PM

If it feels a little greasy on the inside of your from window then it's the Matrix.

sinbin5t · 07-01-18, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by vorsprung durch technik

If it feels a little greasy on the inside of your from window then it's the Matrix.

Fingers crossed it's not something serious

vorsprung durch technik · 07-01-18, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sinbin5t

Fingers crossed it's not something serious

Serious? Could be Ecoli all over the place not to mention Botulism.

sinbin5t · 07-01-18, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vorsprung durch technik

Serious? Could be Ecoli all over the place not to mention Botulism.

That's the end of the country you live in

vorsprung durch technik · 07-01-18, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sinbin5t

That's the end of the country you live in

More like the conditions you get living in a Dark Puddle.

sinbin5t · 07-01-18, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vorsprung durch technik

More like the conditions you get living in a Dark Puddle.

07-01-18, 06:46 PM	#2
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	Regards coolant, you need to identify if it's losing or using it........maybe it's loosing it through the heater matrix, that'd explain the condensation? Dash out job for the matrix.

07-01-18, 06:55 PM	#4
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,753	Or front carpets.

07-01-18, 06:56 PM	#5
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,753	If it feels a little greasy on the inside of your from window then it's the Matrix.