Quattro drivetrain issue/question...

[RCARSELLE@aol.com]

My 5KCSTQ had a noise coming from some portion of  the drivetrain......

my mechanic has chosen the carrier bearing as the culprit....well a full
blown driveshaft is mucho dollars from Blau and others.....I have a carrier
bearing coming in from a part's guy...the question is can the mechanic put it
in or is it spot welded or something like that.....I know some 4K Quattro
owners have actually used a BMW bearing part number and had a driveline place
do the labor......are we 5K owners that lucky ?
I have a carrier bearing on the way.....but can my mechanic do the labor if
they have done carrier bearing work on other vehicles or is the 5K Q
driveline too specialized ?

Anyfeedback is welcome...my heart is in my throat.....don't wanna buy entire
propshafts....

RC
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88 5KCSTQ
Rob Carselle - Columbus, OH