Re: Broken Axle on 87 Audi 4000CS

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/28/99 10:22:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
mardkins@email.msn.com writes:

> Sounds to me like the differential is locked.  That would snap a shaft.

I'd tend to doubt that generally...Unless you've got reman axles and an 
abusive operator. I run my ole '84 with a full time locked centre and 
pushbutton rear lock without ill effects, and it's my often daily driver. 
It's still 100% with lots of street miles and one ProRally school under it's 
belt. Not that it's any easy car to park by any means!

The first reason I can think of for cv joint breakage beside normal wear 
would be an improper replacement. If the shaft length isn't correct for the 
application+side+f/r it'll stress the cage enough for a quick break.

Cheers,
Chris Semple
'87 4000q
   '84 4000q 2.3L Lightweight
       '86 4000q
           '83 ur-q
               '98 A4q 30v
                   '97 A6q Avant, in many pieces