Re: Help ! CV joint needed.

[paul.heneghan@bbc.co.uk (Heneghan,Paul)]

From: Simon Allcorn <SALLCORN@softa.co.uk>
>I'm in need of a front / outer CV joint for my 87 coupe quattro.
>Everybody I speak to can't help and the main dealer wants BGP 226 ! Does
>anybody know of a suppiler in the UK who can help ? The main problem is
>my Q has ABS and so the CV joint is different (cog on outside edge) Any
>ideas ?

Try Eurocar (Tel.: 0121 555 5588).  They will probably be able to halve 
 the cost.  They stock Lobro (sp?) OEM CV joints.  

Alternatively, try one of the companies advertising in Ex. & Mart as CV 
 joint specialists.  I have no idea how successful these remanufactured 
 joints are, but if cheap enough, it might be worth the risk.

Alternatively, try a scrap yard - Sanburn in Coventry are good - they 
 specialise in VWs & Audis.  They would probably sell you an entire 
 diveshaft with both CV joints for less than GBP100 (just a guess).

DON'T buy from the dealer except as a last resort.

Paul
paul.heneghan@bbc.co.uk
1984 Audi 80 quattro
1983 Audi 100 Avant