Where to buy OE quality axle with cv joints and boots already on?
#1
08-23-2011, 02:38 PM
Where to buy OE quality axle with cv joints and boots already on?
Like description said, where can i buy a OE quality axle with cv joints and boots already on for a 1999 model FWD A6 1.8t for a reasonable price?
I generally buy stuff from GermanAutoParts because they send parts really fast (i live in Norway) and the parts are good quality, but they dont have this part that i need. And the Norwegian Audi dealer are ripping my guts out for OEM parts, so therefore i always order parts from overseas
I generally buy stuff from GermanAutoParts because they send parts really fast (i live in Norway) and the parts are good quality, but they dont have this part that i need. And the Norwegian Audi dealer are ripping my guts out for OEM parts, so therefore i always order parts from overseas
Last edited by vwraaner; 08-23-2011 at 02:42 PM.
#2
08-23-2011, 06:10 PM
Not sure if shipping from the US is an economical option for you, but I bought an EMPI brand axle (front passenger side) for my '98 A4 quattro a few months ago for $77 from autopartswarehouse.com and it's held up well so far (keep in mind I drive a stock 2.8 and do so without major "acrobatics", which may be different from you if you're a real raaner...). Only minor gripe was that it came without a new axle bolt, but those are only ~$5 separately. Yes, it's made in China - a lot of noise about "crappy Chinese parts" on the boards out there - but most things are these days.
I would recommend looking up the exact fitment on the EMPI website first (EMPIUS.COM : WELCOME TO EMPIUS.COM), as the parts numbering can be confusing with different retailers. You can probably find the EMPI axles through other retailers as well. I know ECS Tuning sells EMPI axles as well, but use different part numbering (it's probably the same axle, but more expensive).
Good luck!
I would recommend looking up the exact fitment on the EMPI website first (EMPIUS.COM : WELCOME TO EMPIUS.COM), as the parts numbering can be confusing with different retailers. You can probably find the EMPI axles through other retailers as well. I know ECS Tuning sells EMPI axles as well, but use different part numbering (it's probably the same axle, but more expensive).
Good luck!
#3
08-24-2011, 02:51 PM
Not sure if shipping from the US is an economical option for you, but I bought an EMPI brand axle (front passenger side) for my '98 A4 quattro a few months ago for $77 from autopartswarehouse.com and it's held up well so far (keep in mind I drive a stock 2.8 and do so without major "acrobatics", which may be different from you if you're a real raaner...)
You know what a raaner is?
#4
08-25-2011, 12:21 AM
I tried searching on the autopartswarehouse.com site and came up with this: EMPI Front, Passenger Side Axle Assembly for 93,95$
Only thing now, it states that it will fit: "1999 Audi A6 Base 6 Cyl 2.8L submodels". I hope it fits my car, i have a 1.8t 20v engine in my A6 and strangely enough that combination is rare over at your side of the pond
Only thing now, it states that it will fit: "1999 Audi A6 Base 6 Cyl 2.8L submodels". I hope it fits my car, i have a 1.8t 20v engine in my A6 and strangely enough that combination is rare over at your side of the pond
Last edited by vwraaner; 08-25-2011 at 12:24 AM.
#5
08-25-2011, 01:44 PM
Yes, I do know what a raaner is (i'm also norwegian...), he he.
Engine combinations in europe tend to be different (gas prices, tax based on engine size, etc), but axle parts are possibly common. I would check out empi's parts catalog to be sure. I would think the type of transmission is what matters, since that's what the axle connects to. But I could be wrong.
Engine combinations in europe tend to be different (gas prices, tax based on engine size, etc), but axle parts are possibly common. I would check out empi's parts catalog to be sure. I would think the type of transmission is what matters, since that's what the axle connects to. But I could be wrong.
#6
08-25-2011, 04:18 PM
Yes, I do know what a raaner is (i'm also norwegian...), he he.
Engine combinations in europe tend to be different (gas prices, tax based on engine size, etc), but axle parts are possibly common. I would check out empi's parts catalog to be sure. I would think the type of transmission is what matters, since that's what the axle connects to. But I could be wrong.
Engine combinations in europe tend to be different (gas prices, tax based on engine size, etc), but axle parts are possibly common. I would check out empi's parts catalog to be sure. I would think the type of transmission is what matters, since that's what the axle connects to. But I could be wrong.
Hmmm, maybe i should check out what transmisson 2.8 engines have vs my 1.8t. But if i did not misunderstand they stated that the Empi axle would fit all C5 A6's...
#7
08-25-2011, 11:22 PM
It's not unlikely it will fit, but then again the C5 A6 came with no less than 10 different engine and 4 transmission (5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, automatic w/CVT, automatic w/tiptronic) options worldwide (according to wikipedia, at least).
The EMPI catalog only lists one axle option as well, but it could be referring to US models only. Not sure how you could verify the match. It would be strange if Audi made different transmission sizes for different markets (different gearing based on engine, yes, but not external size of the housing and the drive shafts) - or what? I'd do a bit more research, though - best of luck!
The EMPI catalog only lists one axle option as well, but it could be referring to US models only. Not sure how you could verify the match. It would be strange if Audi made different transmission sizes for different markets (different gearing based on engine, yes, but not external size of the housing and the drive shafts) - or what? I'd do a bit more research, though - best of luck!
#9
05-01-2012, 03:45 AM
My A6 is a 1999 model FWD 1.8t, can i use any axle made for a FWD or do i have to look for a axle that fits my gearbox and engine?
#10
05-01-2012, 11:36 AM
8,000 US miles (~13,000 km).
In terms of fit, I suggest you do some more research to ensure that the 2.8 FWD fits a 1.8 FWD - perhaps other forum members can help out, I don't know myself. The US models have tended to have larger engines than the European ones (at least historically), presumably a function of European vs US gas prices and the fact that car taxes and fees in Europe tend to be based on engine size in some countries. It's possible that the axles are interchangeable (one would think that Audi engineers designed a certain level of commonality between models), but then again they may not be...
In terms of fit, I suggest you do some more research to ensure that the 2.8 FWD fits a 1.8 FWD - perhaps other forum members can help out, I don't know myself. The US models have tended to have larger engines than the European ones (at least historically), presumably a function of European vs US gas prices and the fact that car taxes and fees in Europe tend to be based on engine size in some countries. It's possible that the axles are interchangeable (one would think that Audi engineers designed a certain level of commonality between models), but then again they may not be...