Parts availability?

[David Ullrich]

On 5/17/06, Cody Forbes <cody at 5000tq.com> wrote:
>
> David Ullrich wrote:
> > Just so others know, the cv driveshafts for the Coupe GT 2.3 are now
> > NLA from Audi, even as remans. The correct part numbers are:
> >
> > Left: 855 407 271
> > Right: 855 407 272
> >
> > If you see the part numbres followed by a -x that indicates a
> > remanufactured part. Not exactly sure what I'm going to do at this
> > point...
> >
> > Dave
> > 1987 CGT 2.3
> > SE VA
>
> WorldPac lists them. I'm assuming manual tranny.
>
> Left:
> EMPI brand (not sahown if Reman or not) list for $562.01, vendor cost
> $73.15 with no core charge
> ARI brand Reman list for 562.01, vendor cost $64.97 also with no core
> charge
> Right:
> EMPI list for $976.60, vendor cost $73.15
> ARI Reman list for $976.60, vendor cost $62.21
>
> Just to make sire we are talking about the right stuff WorldPac says they
> are the same for Audi Coupe cars 81-87, 4000 Quattro 84-87, and VW Quantum
> 5cyl 83-88.
>
> I see you are in south-east VA. I'm near Greensboro, NC which is an hour
> from Danville (VIR to be exact). Depending on where exactly you are I
> could
> sell you the axles for say $100-$125 each (gotta make some money or the
> boss
> will get angry ;-)) and I have every tool you need to install them here at
> my house. You could drop by on a weekend and install the new axles (or
> just
> pick em up if ya want), talk Audi a bit, see my fast car and go for a
> ride,
> then head home with the new axles for a decently good deal.
>
> -Cody Forbes
> http://www.5000tq.com
> '86 5ktq
> '86 5k-t-q -Parts
> '86 5k-t-q
> '87 5ktq - Fast.
>
>

I'd love to take you up on the offer, but alas you have the wrong parts
listed, jsut like every other automated parts program I can find. The shafts
are unique to the Coupe GT 2.3 Basically it's a hybrid between Coupe GT and
Audi 90. Coupe GT 2.2 outers and 90 NG inners. The inner is a 108mm, same as
the 90....whereas on the Coupe GT 2.2 it is 100mm. I am about 99% sure
correct OEM part numbers are:
Left: 855 407 271
Right: 855 407 272

This will become a bigger and bigger problem as those of us who love the CGT
2.3 continue to try to keep them on the road. The parts unique to the CGT
2.3 are becoming increasinly hard to find. :(

Dave