[200q20v] Re: [audi20v] RE: FW: RE: Rear Diff/Rear mount/bushing

[Bernie Benz]

Hey you guys, there may be an application for an off center hole bushing in
the diff rear support in our cars.  I have no BTDT on the 89 chassis, but on
a 44 chassis I once checked and corrected the engine CV flange to rear diff
CV flange alignment.  To obtain perfect alignment, I had to lower the rear
diff rear support by 1/2" and rotate the engine about its vertical center
axis by about 1/2" at the engine mounts.  How to check this alignment is
another story, that I could disclose if anyone is interested.  Anyway, an
off center bushing would have been a godsend for this adjustment.

Regards,

Bernie Benz
Gardnerville, NV

'90 90Q-20V  140K
'91 200Q-20V 140K 
Ford "Quatro" Tractor
Other Misc. Toys 
> From: "Jim Fraser" <jfraser at ferrotec.com>
> Reply-To: Jim Fraser <jfraser at ferrofluidics.com>
> Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2001 17:13:35 -0400
> To: "Audi 20V" <audi20v at rennlist.org>
> Subject: [audi20v] RE: FW: RE: Rear Diff/Rear mount/bushing
> 
> Thanks Patrick,
> 
> I have a photo from Chris Semple, of the bushing in a 4000Q
> (Ur-80Q to you?) rear diff.  It's probably an aftermarket fitment,
> because the bolt hole is off-center like in my bushing.
> 
> He said that bushing works, and the picture clearly shows the
> hole positioned as far back toward the rear bumper as possible
> in the mount/arm.
> 
> I'm going to try it since I own the '214D' bushing for all of $4.67.
> If no good I'll go the OE route...
> 
> Thanks again,
> Jim
> 
>>>> "Patrick Swithenbank" <swithenbank at clara.net> 09/03/01 06:19AM >>>
> Jim,
> 
> I've scouted around dealers and independent suppliers over this side of the
> pond and it seems that the rear rear-diff mount is now only available in the
> casting/bush combination. Cost from local VW dealer (previously VW + Audi),
> was 50 pounds - around US$80. The hole is definitely centred in the bush.
> 
> Patrick
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jim Fraser [mailto:jfraser at ferrofluidics.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 12:17 AM
>> To: Audi 20V
>> Subject: [audi20v] RE: FW: RE: Rear Diff/Rear mount/bushing
>> 
>> 
>> Patrick and list,
>> 
>> Did the question ever get resolved, that is the p/n
>> for the rear/center rubber mount for the rear diff?
>> 
>> I bought 171 199 214D and found the bolt hole grossly
>> off-center in the mount.  Evidently that's bad, as
>> Tom Harrer pointed out.
>> 
>> I don't want to spend over $100 for a new aluminum
>> arm.  Ugh!
>> 
>> Any assistance with the p/n and sources appreciated!
>> Jim Fraser
>> 1990 CQ
>> 
>>> I tried VW/Audi out with the rear diff bush part number (893
>> 599 381) this
>>> morning. They said it was made obsolete in June 98, that it was not
>>> superseded by another number and that you have to buy the complete diff
>>> mount assembly. Be interested to know if Rod's bushing (171 199 214D) is
>>> obtainable and does the job.
>>> 
>>> Patrick Swithenbank
>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Patrick Swithenbank [mailto:swithenbank at clara.net]
>>>> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 12:18 AM
>>>> To: Audi 20V
>>>> Subject: [audi20v] FW: RE: Rear Diff/Rear mount/bushing
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Patrick Swithenbank [mailto:swithenbank at clara.net]
>>>> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 12:11 AM
>>>> To: Jim Fraser
>>>> Subject: RE: [audi20v] RE: Rear Diff/Rear mount/bushing
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> The part number of the bush on the new Audi rear diff mount I
>>>> have before me
>>>> says 893 599 381.
>>>> 
>>>> Patrick Swithenbank
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Jim Fraser [mailto:jfraser at ferrofluidics.com]
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 7:16 PM
>>>>> To: Audi 20V
>>>>> Subject: [audi20v] RE: Rear Diff/Rear mount/bushing
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Rod and I just traded Vmail.
>>>>> 
>>>>> He told me price is around $5.00;  late July/early August
>> availability.
>>>>> Pretty close to what you got.  P/n is apparently 171 199 214D,
>>>>> which isn't much good if the part's un-obtanium.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Keep looking...
>>>>> Jim
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Jim Fraser [mailto:jfraser at ferrofluidics.com]
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 1:11 PM
>>>>> To: Audi 20V
>>>>> Subject: [audi20v] Rear Diff/Rear mount/bushing
>>>>> 
>>>>> Anyone have experience replacing the rear (of 3) mounts for the
>>>>> rear diff?  I remember Bentley explains pressing in a new mount,
>>>>> but the dealer says it's available only with the arm it's
>> pressed in.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Questions:
>>>>> - Any other sources for the mount?
>>>>> - Any advice on how to remove the mount's arm from the rear
>>>>> diff without removing the whole diff from the car?
>>>>> 
>>>>> TIA!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Jim Fraser
>>>>> 1990 CQ
> 
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