Re: Survey, 86-88 5k rack(your response is desired)

[Sachelle Babbar <sbabbar@iris.nyit.edu>]

check the manufacture date tag on the drivers side to figure out if it's
original or not.

Steve
'84  5ksT 1.6-2.0 bar

Disclaimer:"Any information contained herein is based purely on my own
personal experience and may not necessarily reflect yours. Use caution as
your results may vary from mine."

On Tue, 16 Dec 1997, Sandy Duffy wrote:

> >Subject: Survey, 86-88 5k rack(your response is desired)
> 
> I'm doing a survey on how long the original 1986-1988 5k rack lasts.    
> If I get enough responses I'll post the results on the list. 
> **Survey Question  (Applies to 1986 though 1988 Audi 5000's)
> How many miles are on your original factory equipt steering rack?
> Paul Hutchinson
> 
> Paul:
> 
> Interesting question.  I did not own my '87 5KCSTQ from new but I have the
> service records on it.  1st rack lasted 47 K and was replaced by Audi at no
> charge to original owner. 2nd rack is still in the car with currently 202K
> on it.
> The first Audi I owned (1984 5K) got 90 K on first rack. The second rack is
> still in the car and has 350 K on it.
> 
> Sandy 
> 
>