FW: Any BTDT's on Rebuilding 5ktqcs Front End?

[Livolsi, Stephane]

I don't know about rebuilding the CV's....  you can buy the whole axle shaft
with rebuilt inner and outer CV's already installed for just over $100
Canadian. (that's like about 25 cents for you guys in the states)

Would it really be cheaper to have them rebuilt by your local guy?

I am in the same boat as you with regards to the rubber bits and yes
subframe bushings do wear out big time.  mine look terrible.  I am gradually
accumulating parts to completely redo the front end and should get around to
it before the end of summer. (axles have already been replaced by me because
the outer CV's disintegrated due to my own neglect).  Don't forget engine
and tranny mounts.

I could suggest some places to buy the stuff but they would be in Canada,
which really would not make a lot of sense for you to buy from, eh?

Good luck

Stephane

> ----------
> From: 	Grant Bessom[SMTP:GBessom at Intersections.com]
> Sent: 	July 30, 2002 11:03 AM
> To: 	'quattro at audifans.com'
> Subject: 	Any BTDT's on Rebuilding 5ktqcs Front End?
>
> I will be rebuilding the front end of my 1986 5ktqcs.  I will be replacing
> the CV's and as many of the rubber bushings as possible.  I may even try
> to
> replace the subframe bushings.  Do they really wear out?  Can anyone
> provide
> pointers??  How about places to/not to buy the parts from?  I have decided
> to have a local rebuilder "rebuild" the CVs that are on my car.  BTW the
> car
> is pushing 260k miles.
>
> Peace
>
> Grant (In digest mode) Bessom
> Chantilly VA
> 1986 5ktqcs.
>