Re: wheel bearing for 5000CSTQ?

["B. Vibert" <blur@ican.net>]

Hi Frank

I went shopping for bearings today. The SKF number is and OEM number and
couldn't be cross referenced at the bearing supply shop. I went to the dealer
and got a price ($120CDN) and the FAG part number. The FAG number also couldn't
be cross-referenced. I then went to various auto parts suppliers and found out
that bearing is only used in 5000 quattro's, hence the crazy pricing. The part
places ranged in price from $187 to $89CDN.

If it was a more popular non-OEM only bearing such as the one on my coupe it
would be about $25. Drag, guess I'll have to pop the big bucks.

Burl Vibert 

Frank J. Bauer wrote:
>
> you should be able to find the kit (bearing and retaining ring) in the
> aftermarket for $50.
> the audi pn is 443 498 625B (approx $140 suggested retail)
> 
> the SKF pn is BAHB 311 413A (price unknown, bearing only)
> let us know if you get price and availability for this bearing.
> the (82mm x 2.5mm) retaining ring is available for about $3 apiece.
> audi pn for this is N 100 891 01