4KCSQ in accident

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

In message <852565BD.0056463D.00@notes1.mbcc.com> Nicholas_Menaker@mbcc.com writes:

 
> Well, I have been using and posting to this list for five years now, and
> now the sad story arrives.  While out of the country for a while I loaned
> my car to a buddy of mine who is going through a seperation with his
> wife.

Makes me _real_ glad I checked the oil level in Galvin's V8Q when I borrowed 
it. 

> Long story short - he wrecked it.  To my understanding he says left side
> front and rear suspension seems pretty tweaked.  Front left corner panel
> bent in.  Doesn't know about structural damage yet.

> What has been you experience getting repairs done to suspension?  Is it
> really difficult now to get parts and such for the susp?

(Left front) + (Left rear) = (Front + Rear) = Everything.

You can't 'repair' most suspension parts - they _have_ to be replaced.  They're 
still available, but would cost more than buying a whole car in running 
condition as a donor.  I would suggest buying another and using this one as
a donor, rescueing what you can of the good parts you put on.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club