[s-cars] Driveshaft: New or Rebuilt?

[Peter Golledge]

Tom,

I assume it needs rebuilding due to U-joint failure?  Support bearings 
can be replaced easy enough.  I'd go the single shaft option: 
http://advancedautomotion.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=44&products_id=43

Less is more, no bearing to replace and you get new CVs/Boots into the 
deal.  Dave Hackl is running a single piece driveshaft in the Pikes Peak 
URQ with locked diffs so I'm sure this option is robust.  Never could 
figure out why Audi went with the two part design.

On 5/2/2014 2:36 PM, Tom Rodriguez wrote:
> Looks like I need a new drive shaft for my '95 S6 (part no. 4A0521101B).
> Any thoughts about rebuilt v. new?  I priced it out and rebuilt is $495 v.
> $1,500 new.
>
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>
> I consulted the Quattroworld FAQs and got some good wisdom from the
> Tornado//S6 Driveshaft R&R posting from 2004, and Wayne Dohnal's 2008
> follow-up post.  Wayne listed two shops that can do the rebuild: Driveshaft
> Specialists and Powertrain Industries. I've spoken with both and pricing is
> identical.  Anyone have a favorite?
>
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> Also, is there any difference in the driveshaft for '95 v. '95.5?
>
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> Tom Rodriguez
>
> '95 S6
>
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