Still Q-less.... :-( , tad long

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <3477C842.5B01@micron.net> James Marriott writes:

> > 3. It was suggested that a frame shop bend the subframe back to where
> > it should be.
> 
> What idiot suggested this?
> 
> > How comfortable could I feel about this?
> 
> Considering that the B for '84-'87 4k/q/tqc says on page 42.6,
> "CAUTION:  Do not attempt to straighten or weld suspension strut, wheel
> bearing housing, control arm or subframe," I'd be thinking this was a
> non-option.

Same comprehensive threat in the German ur-quattro documentation: "Welding and 
bending on load-carrying suspension and running gear components is not 
permitted."

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club