Re: Source for right rear tie rod 83 Ur-q?

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

In message <13869.17546.786964.492550@va.wayupnawth.com> David Ritter writes:

> I am looking for a #857 501 499A for the 83 Ur-q. I have tried the
> usual, Rod at TPC, Blau, my local independent, and have come up
> empty. Rod said that November sometime would be a good time to look
> for one. Anyone sitting on one of these? Audi dealer price is a bit
> too high on these, of course. Our weather is turning toward the frozen
> stuff, and with my present alignment, the Ur-q will be a bit scary.

The problem is that this is an "MoT failure item" in the UK.  About 60%
of the UK fleet was registered on or just after 1 August 19nn, and the
annual test anniversary comes up then.  Around 500 cars go for their
annual tests at around the same time, and Audi's "one a month"
supply model can't keep up.  So global supply of the track rods
(especially the fronts) just dries up for two or three months.

I think Pete Reeve at Quattro Corner has supplies, if you're desperate.

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