No, they are NOT going to fix it!

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> .... I can think of at least one obvious situation where Audi did redesign
> the replacement part ... that being the door lock mechanism on the late
> '80s-early '90s type 44.  The other thing that can and does happen is that
> if a part is redesigned in production and is compatible with the old part it
> will supercede the part for repairs as well.  I seriusly doubt that Audi is
> much behind Diamler-Chrysler in that respect ...

Thinking of the ur-quattro:

The WR brake pressure regulator - got an extra sensor.  The MB's oil
cooler - went back to separate unions.  Cam cover gasket - went from
cork to neoprene with shouldered studs.  Window regulator - reduced
motor size to reduce once of the angles the wire bends through.
Right engine mount heatshield - spares are now properly rustproofed.
Bushes under oil cooler got integrated metal shields to protect them
from the heat.  Knock sensors and crank position sensors now have
gold-plated contacts - make sure you change the other connector.
Nuts on turbo to downpipe flange reduced in external size so wrenches
are easier to fit.  Injector seals now all Viton.

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 Phil Payne
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