Re: wheels, gaskets

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Jeff Wheeler wrote:
> 
> I noticed the wheels on a fellow employee's Audi 4000 (looked like an '86 or
> so; flush headlamps and whatnot) as I left work today, and it occurred to me
> that they might look dandy on my '82 Mk.II.  I recalled that the 4000 was
> related to the Quantum, and the Quantum used to sport the same 14" wheels as
> the A1 GTI in some applications, so the hub and bolt pattern and offset ought
> to be compatible, no?  They're the multi-thin-spoke Ronal-looking type with a
> warm silver finish (could just need washing!).  Any caveats?
> 
> Also, I need new gaskets for my door handles and hatch lock.  Any of you folks
> in the parts biz able to supply this sort of thing?
> 
> Finally, just how foolish was I to purchase and install a no-name,
> Israeli-manufactured fuel filter from the local Advance Auto?
> 
> Thanks, all!
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Door handle gaskets can be found at West Coast Metric.  They have just
about everything like that.  I got brand new black door handle inserts
to replace the chrome ones on my 16v...looks good!

Jim
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