Propshaft rebuild

Moneypit80 · 04-21-2012, 04:43 PM

Getting my 88' 80Q back on the road after a 4 year hibernation. When I was replacing my fuel hardlines I noticed the center bearing was sagging. No surprise for a 310,000 mile car. So I want to rebuild the shaft (rather than Audi give me "the shaft" for a new one). I was able to locate the end bearings (no boots) from GKN/Loebro, and the middle support bearing from 034 motorsport. I just need the middle joint and the boots for the end bearings. Now I called Blau and they no longer have the rebuild kits for the 80Q. But they did list end bearings for models from 84-02 or something like that. It seemed like they covered every model except the 80/90 series. Does the B3 share propshaft components with any other model. I most surely thought that the early 80 models might share the same drivetrain as the 4000. Any help is appreciated. Thanks gang!

yodasfro · 04-21-2012, 10:43 PM

If the u-joint isn't staked in and is the circlip style you can replace it with neapco 20382 from a suzuki grand vitara. CV boot for the propshaft are available from Scott at
http://www.advancedautomotion.com/pr...products_id=48
OE style parts for the propshaft
https://www.powertrainindustries.com...enter+Supports

Some more helpful links
http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthr...ight=propshaft
http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthr...ight=propshaft
http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30435

Moneypit80 · 04-23-2012, 06:58 PM

You my friend are a lifesaver. Those boots are exactly what I need. And I do remember someone talking about the Suzuki U joints. I haven't heard of Neapco....Do you know where they are made?

yodasfro · 04-23-2012, 11:08 PM

The one I have sitting here on my desk says it's made in the good old US of A
Got at it my local advancedauto for $28ish bucks.

Moneypit80 · 04-25-2012, 06:53 AM

USA is just fine with me.....I just wanted to make sure it wasn't made in China. Thanks for checking.

Moneypit80 · 04-25-2012, 08:43 AM

Does the joint and boot fit the 88' 80Quattro even though it's for an A4???

yodasfro · 04-25-2012, 09:25 AM

What's from an a4? The boot should fit I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives out there you just have to search. One from bmw looks close not sure the dia. of CV the bmw uses? The u-joint will work as long as your propshaft doesn't have the staked in u-joint.

Moneypit80 · 04-25-2012, 06:40 PM

You are def. correct! The boots seem to fit all.Thanks.

04-21-2012, 10:43 PM	#2
yodasfro AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,392	If the u-joint isn't staked in and is the circlip style you can replace it with neapco 20382 from a suzuki grand vitara. CV boot for the propshaft are available from Scott at http://www.advancedautomotion.com/pr...products_id=48 OE style parts for the propshaft https://www.powertrainindustries.com...enter+Supports Some more helpful links http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthr...ight=propshaft http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthr...ight=propshaft http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30435 __________________ Austin 92 urs4 91 200 20v 90 90q 20v 88 5ktq avant

04-23-2012, 11:08 PM	#4
yodasfro AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,392	The one I have sitting here on my desk says it's made in the good old US of A Got at it my local advancedauto for $28ish bucks. __________________ Austin 92 urs4 91 200 20v 90 90q 20v 88 5ktq avant

04-25-2012, 09:25 AM	#7
yodasfro AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,392	What's from an a4? The boot should fit I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives out there you just have to search. One from bmw looks close not sure the dia. of CV the bmw uses? The u-joint will work as long as your propshaft doesn't have the staked in u-joint. __________________ Austin 92 urs4 91 200 20v 90 90q 20v 88 5ktq avant

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04-23-2012, 06:58 PM	#3
Moneypit80 AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 6	You my friend are a lifesaver. Those boots are exactly what I need. And I do remember someone talking about the Suzuki U joints. I haven't heard of Neapco....Do you know where they are made?

04-25-2012, 06:53 AM	#5
Moneypit80 AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 6	USA is just fine with me.....I just wanted to make sure it wasn't made in China. Thanks for checking.

04-25-2012, 08:43 AM	#6
Moneypit80 AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 6	Does the joint and boot fit the 88' 80Quattro even though it's for an A4???

04-25-2012, 06:40 PM	#8
Moneypit80 AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 6	You are def. correct! The boots seem to fit all.Thanks.