Driveshaft interchangability 5kq vs 200q

[Chris Semple]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of steve ankney

> I need to change out a driveshaft on my 86 5ktq.
> The PO installed a 200 tranny, 200 torsen center and rear
> diff on my 5ktq. I'm not sure what driveshaft he used.
> When he did the torsen swap he also put in a BMW center
> bearing. While putting in the center bearing he mangled the
> bearing housing.
> To make a long story short, the driveshaft has never lined up
> properly. When it gets wet, it get's off balance and makes a
> horrible racket.
>
> I have a spare complete 200tq driveshaft that I got from
> Force5. I would like to put this on my 5ktq to remedy the
> problem. Should this fit ok or do I need the 5ktq driveshaft?
> Or won't it matter because both driveshafts are the same?
> I'd like some BTDT before I get the old one taken off.
> Again, I'm not sure if a 5k or 200 driveshaft is already on there...
> Steve

Hi Steve, both the 5ktq and the 200tq use the same propshaft, it's those
pesky 100q's that have the 01A trans to watch out for. Thanks for the guided
tour of Holland too!

-Cheers
-Chris Semple
Concord NH
'92 S4, 125k
   '93 E350 Club, 267k