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Dec 07, 2003 1 Replies

Hi - new to this particular group, and also to older Audis - so perhaps the expertise here can help me!



I'm buying a 1994 (L plated) 80 saloon - resonable car in reasonable condition at a reasonable price - I've had a lot of Audis before, but always paid for by someone else ;-) and I've not had to work on them myself!!



So - thoughts please on:



A) Can I get a workshop manual - either hard-copy or CD - any ideas where? B) There doesnt seem to be a Haynes for this model - but there is for the earlier 80 - given that the main difference appears to be that this one has a much bigger boot that the last 80 I had, are the nechanicals basically the same? If so, will the early 80 manual suffice for the main mechanicals, drive train etc?? C) Suggestions for useful, helpful Audi web-sites ? This seems to be a good ng btw. D) Good (UK) specialist mags for "diy'ers" ? E) Finally - this one is a 1.6 (sadly) - but a nippy one. Is a 1.8 or 2.0 transplant a viable "bolt in" or do I get caught out by the electrics and/or mechanicals being different?



Many thanks for any help - Mike.


Haynes won't do one - no demand. Possibly the US Robert Bentley manual?

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has on-line manuals for sale. May include your model.

Similar. But no 1.6 engine.

If so, will the early 80 manual suffice for the main mechanicals,

Try

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- UK based, has dedicated forums per model.

Audi Driver OK if your vehicle is less than 6 months old. Personally I like "Car Mechanic", next issue on sale 19th December.

Wouldn't do it myself. Engine+gearbox/final drive swap+wiring loom+ECU.... Simpler and cheaper to buy a 80 2.0, surely?

Ian.

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