92 100CS Quattro general problems

["Randall Paquette" <qpilot@accucomm.net>]

Folks,
I am posting this for a friend who has the aforementioned automobile.  Can
anyone provide info regarding prices on the following issues and/or other
alternatives  (like rebuilt parts, etc.)  I don't know much about these
vehicles - only the earlier type 44 models.

>
>Currently, I;ve been told
>it needs a new drive shaft  ($1200 new) (makes terrible clunking noise
when
>shifting and I can feel it on the floorboard too - the driveshaft is
hitting
>the rubber snubbers, just last week they tried just replacing the
transmission
>mounts, but the problem still exists!!  Also, it may need a new steering
rack
>- the hydraulic oil is leaking - currently have the fluorescent dye in the
>hydraulic oil and they are going to look at it with the UV lamp Weds to
see if
>only a line leaking or if it needs a whole new rack ($1200 new, 600-700
re-
>built), but unfortunately they only made the steering rack I have for
about 1
>1/2 yrs and the 93 models and up have a different steering rack!!  I guess
>it's possible to have my rack re-built, but for a price and a lot of
time!!  
>
>Also, there are small oil leaks from the engine - but not a big enough
deal to
>fix right now!  Also needs a new windshield washer reservoir.
>
>I have already put in a new H20 pump, cambelt, 60,000 mile maint (about
20,000
>miles overdue), several other problems along the way!!  I'm not sure what
to
>do, it's paid for and otherwise in good shape (except for a few minor
>details!!). Ha!

Any assistance would be helpful.  
Later,
Randy...