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Member ID: knightlwo

Location: San Gabriel, CA

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Vehicle Info

1986 Volkswagen Quantum

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile10.5 sec @ 90 mph
  • 0-608.1sec
  • Top Speed115mph
  • HP100
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2003

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David’s Volkswagen Quantum

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Checklists

Here are checklists that I have compiled to prioritize repairs, additions, and problems. On the Before and After page you'll get to see

knightlwo's 1986 Volkswagen Quantum

Minor Mechanical Problems

1.Windshield Wiper Motor(and Blades)
2.Alternator Belt Worn
Replaced

3.Side Mirrors Motor Control

Major Mechanical Problems

1.Valve Cover Gasket
Replaced

knightlwo's 1986 Volkswagen Quantum

Service Maintenance
This is a list I have begun in order to try to give new life to the car.

1.Alignment(not done since 1994)
2.A/C Servicing
Compressor
3.Check Master Cylinder
ok
4.Check Radiator
Leaking
5.Service Fuel Injection
ok
6.Service Brakes(faulty Guide Pin)
7.Oxygen Sensor
Replaced
8.Check Timing
ok

knightlwo's 1986 Volkswagen Quantum

Appearance
Interior

1. Replace Front Passenger Visor
2. Replace Door locks all around
3. Replace Rear Exterior Door Handles
4. Repair Driver Window Control

Exterior

1. Paint or Replace Black Trim
2. Possibly Future Full Car Paint Job

Engine

Update Soon

knightlwo's 1986 Volkswagen Quantum

Completed Projects

1. Replaced Catalytic Convertor
2. Repaired Interior Rear Window Controls
3. Repaired Ceiling Lining
4. Repaired Seats Gliding Bars
5. Repaired Sunroof Operations

Engine Enhancements
Future Projects
I need a list of model numbers for Engine parts so I can begin my engine Projects. If somebody is out there with such a list let me know.

Body Enhancements
Future Projects

Total Expenses so Far
$870.00

Main Page
Volkswagen Specs
Before and After Pics

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bassman015378  

Posted by: bassman015378

12/31/2005 11:51PM

nice quantum. i used to have one until it died. i really miss that car though. my parents bought it new in germany, and had it shipped over here. it was a statoin wagon though. it was actually a really good car, and i miss it a lot. hold on to that car

valio  

Posted by: valio

03/10/2005 07:01PM

Yo dude,your Quantum is realy good,I have 1 but 1985 year model with 4 headlight system,same specifications as your's but manual gearbox and climate control.I just love it,this is wondefull car.Mine is only 91k miles,in very good condition,I drive him only at the summer weekends and I always back home satisfied.ROCK ON!!!

youthsonic  

Posted by: youthsonic

06/23/2003 03:35PM

Very nice car. I hope she will be as good to you as she was to me.

2DSEi  

Posted by: 2DSEi

06/13/2003 07:48PM

HEY NICE QUANTUM LOOKS GOOD LIKE THE COLOR CHECK OUT MY VW AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

cyberx32  

Posted by: cyberx32

05/29/2003 12:34AM

sounds like a project, good look making it better.

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: knightlwo

Location: San Gabriel, CA