[urq] urq Drivers side tie rod

[Ed Torres]

Yes,
 
both are bend:
 
http://etka.auto2.ru/epc/cat/au/AQS/1985/46/52/517482/


 

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Ed Torres
FA901038 UrQuattro
Norwalk Ct 06855
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> From: laraa at sympatico.ca
> To: urq at audifans.com
> Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 19:32:21 -0400
> Subject: Re: [urq] urq Drivers side tie rod
> 
> I'm sending you the PDF of the tie-rod page...
> 
> Looks that the driver side tie rod is slightly bend at the wheel end. 
> 
> Wait, I'll pop the hood on mine...
> 
> Waiting 2 minutes...
> 
> Answer ? Yes, it is bend twice naturally. See the picture I took from the
> wheelwell.
> 
> HTH,
> 
> Louis-Alain
> 
> 
> 
> -----Message d'origine-----
> 
> Sorry for asking questions without using the search function...
> 
> i know the passenger side tie rod has a bend in it to clear the wastegate
> etc. I just returned from the alignment shop and they told me they couldn't
> align the car because the drivers side tie rod is bent. I come home get the
> wheel off and look - it's not just bent, it's bent twice. They look like
> intentional bends, not oh-shit bends. 
> 
> I looked in the Bentley and that drawing shows straight. I look on
> AutoHausAZ website and that one shows straight as well. 
> 
> Can anyone verify if their car has a straight drivers side tie rod or if
> there are two bends in it? 
> 
> With this event coming up Im supposed to be done with the car and working on
> the other aspects of the weekend ahead. I don't want to either order a part
> that will show up wrong or take the time to pull the tie rod out when it's
> un necessary.
> 
> Thanks again guys
> 
> 
> 
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