Re: WTB: 20VT

[paul rogers <perogers@ix.netcom.com>]

Scott,
    Vw, Audi & Porsche have always sold rod bearing by the half-shell, but have
also always made the rod & main bearings available in complete sets.
    You might also look into name brands of glyco/federal mogul as another
source for you bearing needs. What you will find, is that Audi has made the
crankshaft for a 20v - obsolite
paul rogers

ScottyCBoy@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 97-11-21 21:27:24 EST, you write:
>
> << Well, again, according to my fiches, they are available from any Audi
>  Dealer. For some unknown reason, they are selling the rod bearings as a
>  upper and lower half, but here it goes: 034 105 701 007 is the upper half
>  of the AAN rod bearing and costs $8.65. The lower half is 034 105 701B 4OZ
>  and costs....hang onto something.......$51.70!!!! You need 5 of each part
>  number to make a set BTW. Part numbers are the same for the 3B.
>
>   Main bearings are: 034 198 491 C for the AAN and cost $36.25 EACH (you
>  need 6 to make a set). 034 198 491 A  for the 3B and they are 37.85 EACH!
>   >>
>
> Double ouch !!I thought the rod bearings for the 20V were the same as a 10V,
> I think the rod journal dimensions are the same...  Steve Eiche, do you know
> anyhting about this??
>
> Scott