Re: My 90q going sideways

[rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu (R Justin Andrews)]

TPC has a sale on the tie-rods!!! $69.95!!
Rear ball joints $30 something....

I paid $231 for 2 tie-rods/2 ball joints (rear)
and COD....

www.thepartsconnection.com...

ask for ROD if you cal very nice fellow!
HTH!
Rich Andrews
rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu


> It look like it is "only" the lower ball joint, and the
> ball joint on the "toe in/out-adjuster" (or is that a tie rod)?
> I will need to change them before I can find out if the 
> lower controlarm is bent. The rim must also be replaced,
> but I can replace it with my spare.
> (yes, I have a full size spare  205/50/15 on alloy rim!!).
> 
> I live in Norway, and the dealer charges about:
> $130,- for the ball joint (857 505 365)
> $205,- for the tie rod (893 501 499B)
> $250,- for the lower control arm.
> Is this the normal prices?
> 
> Can anybody with a fiche confirm these numbers? I was told that this 
> was the right part-numbers by my dealer, but I don`t trust him. 
> My car is a:
> Audi 90 Quattro
> 1990
> Chassinr.	8A-L-129555
> 
> Here in Norway, it`s unlikely to find something at the junk-yard, and
> there is no aftermarked  for these Audi part`s
> Does "Carlsen Audi, Palo Alto, California" ship to Norway,
> and do they have an E-mail address..??
> Maby someone else? (ROD@TPC don`t have them.)
> 
> Thanks
> Kristian Riise
> 
> 
> > Subject:          My 90q going sideways
> > Date sent:        Thu, 13 Jan 1999 15:12:30
> > 
> > Went for a little ride this morning, trying to move a sidewalk 
> > with my rear wheel... Did not work to well.
> > My car is now going sideways hwn I trying to drive straight forward,
> > as the right rear wheel have an different angle than normally. (ca
> > 10deg. out to the right) I did bend down and performed a 
> > quick-check, but did not see any damage. I try to ask the list, as I 
> > think it`s the same thing that bend on other car`s when they are 
> > going sideways into something. Someone else has done this as 
> > well..?? Or is it just me.......
> > 
> > My questions is:
> > Which parts must be replaced??
> > Is this a major fix?  Can I do it myself?  What will it cost to 
> > repair myself or if I leave it to a dealer?
> > 
> > Any help would be appreciated..
> > 
> > put my adress in the "CC" please.
> > Kristian Riise
> >' 90 90Q 10V
>