Re: 87 5tq bushings

[Orin Eman <orin@WOLFENET.com>]

> Wherever you get the parts, make sure they are Audi OEM parts.  I've seen
> others
> (both rubber and urethane) fail within 6-18 months.  Note that even a
> well-respected
> source (and Audi dealer)  on this list (who will remain nameless) got my
> part numbers
> wrong.  [[Uh, *name here*, are there really *6* bushings on each sub-frame,
> or might
> the extra two hold the rear diff?]]

I'm confused.  What would you call the rear sub-frame on a 5kq?
There are 6 "bonded rubber mountings" on the front subframe according
to the fiche, though two are what we all call tranny mounts.  You
might as well replace these if you do the other 4.

On the rear, there are two in the front cross-member, two in a
bracket on the body, a 'support' on each side, a 'pivot mount'
on each side, one in each trapezoidal arm, one in each wheel bearing
housing...  oh and a couple at the back of the diff.
The bushings in the later model 'support' aren't in the fiche,
though I think someone once posted info about replacing these.

Orin.