Did you lube them with a little RTV silicone before you tried to press them in? Let me dig out my Audi 5000 Bentley Manual and see if I can come up with a better solution.

 

I lubed 'em up real gud.

 

Hmmm.... The only thing the factory manual says to do them is use silicone lube on them. I suggested RTV because it's pretty darn slick for a while before it sets plus it seals the bushing hole in the subframe from moisture.. Dunno what to tell ya. I replaced the front bushings on my 5000Q subframe (almost identical to yours) but I have the rears that I'm going to replace once I get to that point of the restoration.

 

Well, thanks for checking. I have a few ideas.

 

This didn't help



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Now I just need to order another one from Germany

 

Save yourself some money and time. These are OEM, Left Right 2 Front Subframe Front Mounts Bushing Mountings for Audi 100 200 5000 | eBay

 

Yes but they are soooo not the correct bushings.

 

You are correct. I looked up the subframe bushings on my 5000Q. What is the part number for yours?

 

857199419b

 

Man, that is a hard one to locate. The profile looks identical to the Audi 5000 subframe except the holes in the rubber part. I guess that's for a less sporty ride. I can't find any US vendors for this particular item....