Re: 200q alignment/bald D60's

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In a message dated 97-03-15 12:35:29 EST, you write:

<< Does anyone have:
 
                         1.The exact specs for aligning '91 200q 20v Turbo
                         2.Knowledge of commom problems with the front end
                         3.The same problem
 
 Stay tuned for update on O2/thermostat repairs...was 19 mpg...now 24 mpg!
  >>
VERY COMMON 44 chassis AUDI PROBLEM
3 replacement items, do now

1)  REPLACE UPPER STRUT BEARING ~25ea
2)  REPLACE INNER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS (GPR sometimes has better prices for
the whole arm than the dealer for the bushing) ~80 -100ea
3)  REPLACE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS X 6  ~50.00 total
4)  OPTIONAL (complete the project) - TIE ROD ENDS ~30EA
Align to factory specs, camber at .5 neg.  If you can't get .5 neg on both
fronts, chances are you have a bad strut.  The fact it is happening on both
sides indicates a bushing problem is more likely the culprit.  The sway bar
and the control arm bushings triangulate the control arm, and are critical to
proper alignment.  Assuming you get the whole control arm, this project is
doable in the garage in less than 4 hours coffee to beer.

Your car and your pocketbook will perform better for you.

HTH

Scott