Re: Prop shaft c.v. boots needed

["Sherry & Chuck Clark" <clark@rmi.net>]

> Date:          Sat, 20 Sep 97 10:20:58 MDT
> To:            clark@rmi.net
> From:          DeWitt Harrison <de@aztek-eng.com>
> Subject:       Re: Prop shaft c.v. boots needed
> Cc:            quattro@coimbra.ans.net

> On Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:50:46 MDT, Chad Clark wrote:
> 
> >           Well I'm hoping that someone has btdt with this particular
> >shaft. I'm having my prop shaft rebuilt (new carrier bearing and 
> >repack of the c.v.'s) and the shop needs new c.v. boots for the 
> >c.v. joints at both ends of the shaft. I have tried roughly 5 different
> >sources including the dealer with no luck. [ ... ]
> 
> Looks like you're in a tight spot, Chad. There is no parts breakdown
> for the propeller shaft; only complete unit 443 521 101. OTH, I do
> recall someone posting the name of a Denver area rebuilder a few
> months ago. Probably was you, right? I wonder if your rebuilder
> might be able to cross to a similar part from a different car. Also
> ask Ben Howell. I think he knows a lot about parts sourcing.
> 
> DeWitt Harrison    de@aztek-eng.com

       Hi DeWitt and others,

            Well unfortunately, it wasn't me who knew of a rebuilder in Denver.
Just got a post from a lister who suggested using boots from a Porsche 944. 
Apparently, these c.v. boots work for the 4000 q prop shaft. I just need to find
me a 4000 q and look at the boots to see if they're the same. Anyone know?
Thanks,
Chad Clark