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Old 07-17-2012, 09:44 PM
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1988 500 sel,Audi A4,saab 900i
1988 500sel suspension

Hi folks,
Does anyone know if self leveling suspension was standard on 1988 sel 500,i have a feeling im getting sag at the rear of car,strange noise when on steep incline from rear sounds like tyre on arch,then dissapears lasts couple of seconds,on the flat shes fine.
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i drive them all, fast and hard
u have an 88 500, i thought the 500 was only up to 85, maybe 86
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Hi,
The documents state 1988/imported to australia 1998,So i have to assume its geniune,but i will look into it.
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well under the hood, do u have 2 air intake snorkels or one,

and do you have a SLS cylinder in the engine bay, ?

afaik, sls may have been option atleast for mid 80s cars, probably standard for 560

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Hi ,
I have two intakes to the airfilter,but sls cylinder..not a clue, up till now i have been a saab collector,just moved on to mercs ,also any idea what this is??
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not sure, btw u have a 560 if u have 2 air tubes, enless its after the fact

post some pics of your car, and engine,
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1988 500 sel,Audi A4,saab 900i
500 or 560?

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I have included some pictures as i am now unsure what it is....??
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i drive them all, fast and hard
i think 560, but lets see a side pic,

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