pingpong

i just testdrove this awsome looking car, but the turbo seems not to be there at all.For a 164 hp car it should fly , but it just drives like a regular non aspirated 2.2 litre. WHat could be wrong with it? It has 176 k on it and just looks amazing for its years.He wants 3500 cnd and will not nagotiate nor answear any questions.
What should do? Where can i get more info on this.
Puzled!

Žob

the turbo on those cars really doesnt spooling strong until after 4000 rpm. It has a large turbo, with a bigger amount of lag that the A4s. It's probably normal.

bcharvet

Heres what the problem was on my '86.

There is a rubber boot (about 3 inches across) that connects the turbo to the intercooler. Check this hose for any leaks. Make sure you check the bottom under the ribbing which is where breaks usually occur. Any break in the seal, no matter how small will leak enough air out of the turbo make it inefective.

The car in general is vulnerable to vacuum leaks, so check everything else made of rubber while your there.

bcharvet
'86 5000 CS Turbo