Compatible? Q vs non Q 1/2 dshafts

[Joshua van Tol]

Or, if the joints are still okay, you can replace the boots yourself  
for about $15 each.

VW/Audi outer joints are pretty easy to clean and re-grease.
On Apr 12, 2006, at 7:40 AM, L DC wrote:

> Thanks Huw.
>
> I need the front 1/2 drive-shafts for one of my VW
> Quantum Syncros. The outer boots are ripped.
>
> I guess I'll just get them rebuilt at this place I've
> dealt with before for about $65 bucks a piece.
>
> -Best Regards,
>
> -Louis
>
>
> --- Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>> Would these 1/2 driveshafts from an Audi 5K with
>> auto
>>> tranny and non-quattro work on an Audi 4KQ with
>> manual
>>> (obviously) tranny?
>>
>> Wow, that's a stretch.  I'd be willing to bet that
>> the 5k shafts are 1.
>> too long, 2. have different inner flanges and 3.
>> have a different hub
>> interface.
>>
>> But I'm just guessing...
>>
>> I'd also take into account that the seller is
>> listing several
>> applications, and none of them are for a 4kq.
>>
>> -- 
>> Huw Powell
>>
>> http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi
>>
>> http://www.humanthoughts.org/
>>
>
>
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