an involved reply RE: Carrier Bearing Probs

["Avi Meron" <avi@cosmoslink.net>]

Duane, here is some info, hope it helps, let me know if you want more.
Avi

> OK guys,
> I stopped by a local M-B dealer and matched up the bearing and the
> rubber cap against the M-B parts. Below are the long awaited part
> numbers:
>
> Both parts are from a 240D or 300D, chassis # 123:
>
> Bearing: 0039812325
> Rubber cap: 1234101081
>
>
Uhhh, we just matched up these parts to an 86 - 88 driveshaft (thanks Frank
J. Bauer), and the ears on the center section are VERY different.  I will
know about the round part of the center section and bearing fitment
(diameter) tomorrow.  Not to question Igor, 'cause he's usually dead nuts
on, but I'm thinking the above center section fits an 89-90 (91 and V8?) Q
driveshaft, not an 86 - 88.  However, we will go to MB and try and match up
the 86 - 88 center support, and failing that, if the center support is the
correct diameter (looks like it), I'm pretty sure the 'ears' off the old
center support can be welded to the above part #'s.
I'll keep the list posted.
Gary Lewis
88 5kcstq 0.0 bar 108km Pearl w/Fuchs
86 5Kcst 5sp 1.8 Bar 200km Sapphire
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-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net [mailto:owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net]
On Behalf Of Polidori1@aol.com
Sent:	Sunday, January 03, 1999 1:23 PM
To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject:	Carrier Bearing Probs

Has anyone replaced the center driveshaft carrier bearing without
replacing the entire driveshaft?  BTDTs mucho appreciado.

Duane
('86 5KTQ)
Alexandria, VA