G60 Donors?

[Steven Hauptmann]

<<We think the G60's were used on earlier t44's,
later V8's, the URS4, and the C4 100/A6, but don't know for sure on all
counts.>>

True, the G60 calipers were used on these cars. Can't say if the C4 G60's
are identical to those used on the V8/5ktq, though I assume they are. And
although the calipers are the same, the wheel hubs and brake rotors will
vary.

<<Also, weren't there differences in ball-joint size which also
limits donor prospects?>>

Yes. The 5ktq (and likely the '89-'90 200q) have a smaller diameter ball
joint than the 91 200/V8 and '92+ C4 that will not work on the later cars'
strut/wheel bearing assembly. Also, the wheel bearing inner diameter is
different on the 5ktq.

<<And last of all, does anybody know if the lower
control arm length is the same for all t44's, or if that's the part
responsible for altering the front track width between our 200/V8 and the
other 10-valve t44 iterations?>>

Not 100% sure about this one but they appear to be the same length. And
after becoming familiar with my '91 200q and 5ktq front suspension, I think
the track difference comes from the strut/wheel bearing assembly.

Hope that helps a little.

Steve Hauptmann
South Carolina

-----Original Message-----
From: Derek Pulvino [mailto:dbpulvino at hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 4:19 PM
To: 200q20v at audifans.com
Subject: G60 Donors?


Before I get the catcalls of downgrade and all that, please hear me out;
curious for junkyard rebuilding solutions as below.

Some friend of mine are doing reconstructive surgery on a 200 that's been
G60'ized, and one side of the front suspension is "compromised."  Having not
seen the car, can't say, but their guess is the bearing carrier is toast.
As we are not exactly sure on what potential donors are, was curious if
somebody could help out.  We think the G60's were used on earlier t44's,
later V8's, the URS4, and the C4 100/A6, but don't know for sure on all
counts.  Also, weren't there differences in ball-joint size which also
limits donor prospects?  And last of all, does anybody know if the lower
control arm length is the same for all t44's, or if that's the part
responsible for altering the front track width between our 200/V8 and the
other 10-valve t44 iterations?

Enquiring minds want to know...

thanks in advance.

dp




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