[V8] Oil pump bearing/Viscous fan bearing

[toml99 at todomundo.com]

Greetings...and thanks again to Ed for the air filter tip....I've  
also got 15 coming my way this week for $1.49/each.  Well, I'm  
finally getting around to doing the timing belt on the Lago car  
that's been parked now for 3 years or so.  I've been starting it off/ 
on during that time, and was a joy to drive when I moved it to a  
friend's empty garage a few months ago, and am excited to get it back  
on the road.  I'm getting the Blau kit, but wanted to replace the Oil  
pump bearing(called Intermediate Bearing 077115136A?), and the Fan  
bearing(called cooling fan shaft 077121211?).  They were $99 and $410 
(ouch) at the dealer, and found them on www.genuineaudiparts.com for  
$71 and $295 respectively.  I have in my notes(from someone), that  
the bearings are interchangeable(even though different part #), and  
would like to verify that so I could get 2 of the "affordable" $71  
ones.  Also checking to see if anyone has another source.

I noticed that the Knowledgebase has been down for awhile, and was  
wishing I could re-read the timing belt procedure.  I've got the  
paper manual set and have read that, but if anyone's got a copy of  
the Knowledgebase article, would love to read that also in case  
there's a helpful hint that's not in the real manual.  I've got the  
cam lockers, and may have access to the other VAG tools, I was  
planning on fabricating some of these to have, as the 5-speed will be  
needing a belt in a few years....Any input on all this would be  
greatly appreciated.....Sincerely, Tom