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Re: Bearing prices



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> Last week Orin wrote:
> 
> >It just so happens that I have a brand new bearing kit here, 86.5 5k onward,
> >82mm OD.  Bearing is FAG, number is 565636.
> >
> >You really need the axle nut, circlip and ball joint bolt as well as the
> >bearing.  The old bolt will be unusable.  The new one is M10.9x45mm, only
> >last 25mm is threaded.
> >
> >Orin.
> 
> Hi Gang,
> 
> 	Does anyone know if this is also the correct number for my '87 5kCSQ? I

Actually, I should have said 5kCSQ.  I used an identical kit in my 86.5 5kCSQ.

> have been told that the Quattro uses the same wheel bearings front and rear,

True after early 86.

> but is it the same bearing the the standard 5k uses? I plan on replacing the
> bearings in all 4 corners in the next couple of weeks as at 115K the left front
> has started making a slight(so far) noise; the others can't be far behind. If
> Orin's number is correct I'll call the place in CT. that Bob D. recommended and
> much more reasonable!! Do I need to go through Audi to get the axle nut,
> circlip, and balljoint bolt or are these readily available elsewhere?

I suspect the bolt is available at industrial supply places.

Orin.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Shef
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