Re: My 86 4000 CS Quattro

[Whitson2 <whitson2@gte.net>]

Jack Gagnon wrote:
> 
> I would check the prices for the parts a The Parts Connection.
> http://www.thepartsconnection.com/
> For $2000 you should surely get a second estimate.

> >I apparently need (2) rear strut housings, tie rods, 
> >front and rear ball joints.
> >The cost for parts is $1450.00.  The total price with $420.00 
> >labor, a 4 wheel alignment and tax is $2070.00.
> >
> >My car is a 1986 4000 CS Quattro with 152,000 miles.

This price maybe somewhat sorta close to being near a good target range
for the parts mentioned. I talked to Rod at The Parts Connection a
couple of months ago about the front strut housings from/for a 5000tq
brand new. $512 each. Rod yelled the price and I dropped the phone as
I was sitting down. I think a good set of used housings will do fine
if the wheel bearings melted or something.

-- 
D. Whitson
'86 4000 CS Q