[s-cars] BALL JOINT DUST CAPS

[Alvin Labonite]

So that was you that gave me this tip about the Sears pick.. Yes, I think it 
is a must to have it to make the job a whole lot easier.. I Thank you for 
that Mark.

So sorry about the x-over but it did go to a nice home.  :)

Alvin


>From: Mark Pollan <mark.pollan at verizonbusiness.com>
>To: 'Audi S-list' <s-car-list at audifans.com>
>Subject: Re: [s-cars] BALL JOINT DUST CAPS
>Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 22:53:53 -0400
>
>Hi Igor:
>
>I ordered mine from GPR nearly 10 years ago and have used one but I do have
>the original envelope they were packed in.  Part number is 431 407 377 A
>which may have been superseded by the part number you reference.  Also 
>could
>be that I ordered for a 5KCSTQ.  I do not know the quantity in the
>"standard" package.  I received two either because I ordered two (my 
>belief)
>or that two come in the package (doubtful).
>
>I used the original top and bottom retaining rings.  The ball joint stud on
>the urS is beefier so it takes a little effort to get the boot over the 
>stud
>which is when the real effort begins.  I trust you have some picks?  If not
>get some.  I got a set from Sears for like $8 without which the job would 
>be
>IME impossible.  Add a little grease to the mix and let the games begin.
>
>Nothing needs to be removed other than the obvious separation of control 
>arm
>from the strut.
>
>Holler with any questions.
>
>Regards,
>
>Mark
>
>P.S.  The metal x-over went to I am sure a good home just not this one -
>sigh.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
>[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Igor Kessel
>Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 7:02 PM
>To: Audi S-list
>Subject: [s-cars] BALL JOINT DUST CAPS
>
>Folks,
>I am about to order those. Here's what I have for p/nos (Audi 200):
>443-407-377-A
>
>1. How many caps in a kit if any?
>2. Do I need the new 23mm and 37mm retaining rings?
>3. Can I replace those caps w/o axle/control arm/strut removal?
>
>--
>Igor Kessel
>two turbo quattros
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