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Re: 1990 Quattro Coupe
On Thu, 12 Oct 1995, Robert S. Cohen wrote:
>
> When I bought my 91 CoupeQ (last week) there was a wicked creak in the
> front end clearly
> audible when the nose dipped. The dealer squirted just about everything
> with spray lube
> from the sway bar bushings to god-knows-what to no avail. Finally, the
> mechanic removed a thin vertical rod from the wheel well with (i think)
> threaded ends and rubber boots near the ends. Some grease inside the boots
> fixed the problem. Is this the improved/easily worn part?
>
Yup, thats the part,,, its called a link rod. Up front they make a
groan/sqeek, especially while turning the weel at slow parking lot
speeds. By greasing the boots, it will help it a litle, but will only
last a month or two at MOST! It is really easy to replace, two bolts, 5
minutes max. They use a nylon socket with a metal ball.
Front ones are only like $70 and the rear is like $40 or so. Pretty cheap
for an audi.
The rear makes a different sound though, more like an occasional 'tink'
(hows that for a description!?) It makes a noise you really cant pinpoint!
HTH
Bob
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