AstraVanMan

> Anyone else with a A4-A6-A8 recieve a recall letter this morning, for
boots
> on front bearing arms?
>
> I will post a scan if anyone wants to see it

Yep, I wouldn't mind. I've got a feeling the B5 is the Mk2 A6 shape though,
not the early shape like I've got - am I right?

Peter

Peter Bell

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"AstraVanMan" <Off@WithThanks.com> wrote:

> Yep, I wouldn't mind. I've got a feeling the B5 is the Mk2 A6 shape
> though, not the early shape like I've got - am I right?

No, B5 chassis is the original A4!

If your A6 is the first series (based on the Audi 100), then it's a C4
chassis.

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Peter Bell

In message <3rS5d.45$AT1.38@newsfe6-win.ntli.net>
"AstraVanMan" <Off@WithThanks.com> wrote:

> Yep, I wouldn't mind. I've got a feeling the B5 is the Mk2 A6 shape
> though, not the early shape like I've got - am I right?

No, B5 chassis is the original A4!

If your A6 is the first series (based on the Audi 100), then it's a C4
chassis.

--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')

AstraVanMan

> > Yep, I wouldn't mind. I've got a feeling the B5 is the Mk2 A6 shape
> > though, not the early shape like I've got - am I right?
>
> No, B5 chassis is the original A4!
>
> If your A6 is the first series (based on the Audi 100), then it's a C4
> chassis.

Ah - it's just the way he mentioned A4 and A6 together that confused me.
Not that that's difficult to do.

Peter

AstraVanMan

> > Yep, I wouldn't mind. I've got a feeling the B5 is the Mk2 A6 shape
> > though, not the early shape like I've got - am I right?
>
> No, B5 chassis is the original A4!
>
> If your A6 is the first series (based on the Audi 100), then it's a C4
> chassis.

Ah - it's just the way he mentioned A4 and A6 together that confused me.
Not that that's difficult to do.

Peter

Redbullet

Hey everyone. I just returned from the Audi dealership having a service
check to my 99'Audi A6 (61K miles) under the manufacturer Sevice Action JE
Check Front Suspension Lower Control Arms recall. While the lower control
arms were fine, I'm told that my driver's side upper control arm needs
replacing. That cost is $800. I replaced torn CV boot on both sides 5
months ago and was told by the service rep that CV boots and the rubber
boots referred to in the recall letter are not one and the same.

Do you think I have an aurguement towards fighting to get the dealer to
replace the upper control arm? If not do you reccomend that I allow Audi
to replace the control arm or another reputable service shop towards
saving on the budget.

Redbullet

Hey everyone. I just returned from the Audi dealership having a service
check to my 99'Audi A6 (61K miles) under the manufacturer Sevice Action JE
Check Front Suspension Lower Control Arms recall. While the lower control
arms were fine, I'm told that my driver's side upper control arm needs
replacing. That cost is $800. I replaced torn CV boot on both sides 5
months ago and was told by the service rep that CV boots and the rubber
boots referred to in the recall letter are not one and the same.

Do you think I have an aurguement towards fighting to get the dealer to
replace the upper control arm? If not do you reccomend that I allow Audi
to replace the control arm or another reputable service shop towards
saving on the budget.

Iain Miller

"Redbullet" <state2008@aol.com> wrote in message
news:32a8790c61780688d87847eb259fd8de@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Hey everyone. I just returned from the Audi dealership having a service
> check to my 99'Audi A6 (61K miles) under the manufacturer Sevice Action JE
> Check Front Suspension Lower Control Arms recall. While the lower control
> arms were fine, I'm told that my driver's side upper control arm needs
> replacing. That cost is $800. I replaced torn CV boot on both sides 5
> months ago and was told by the service rep that CV boots and the rubber
> boots referred to in the recall letter are not one and the same.
>
> Do you think I have an aurguement towards fighting to get the dealer to
> replace the upper control arm? If not do you reccomend that I allow Audi
> to replace the control arm or another reputable service shop towards
> saving on the budget.

There are 4 arms on each side AIUI - 2 upper & 2 lower. The recall only
covers the frontmost lower arm.

I had both the driver's side upper arms replaced on my A4 last December at
75K miles - its not covered by the current recall. I had the front lower arm
replaced as well. Unfortunatly this was done by an independant & they used
arms sourced directly from Lemforder instead of sourcing them through Audi.
Lemforder actually make the arms for Audi but because the parts didn't come
through the dealer network they won't refund me. The front suspension on
these cars is obviously very crap. Who the heck ever heard of arms/wishbones
needing replacing on any car at 60-70K miles?

The nearside lower front arm was replaced at 60K under the warranty just
under a year after I bought the thing 3 or 4 years ago....

I feel a letter to Audi coming on.....(followed by an E-mail to BBC
watchdog!)

I.

Iain Miller

"Redbullet" <state2008@aol.com> wrote in message
news:32a8790c61780688d87847eb259fd8de@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Hey everyone. I just returned from the Audi dealership having a service
> check to my 99'Audi A6 (61K miles) under the manufacturer Sevice Action JE
> Check Front Suspension Lower Control Arms recall. While the lower control
> arms were fine, I'm told that my driver's side upper control arm needs
> replacing. That cost is $800. I replaced torn CV boot on both sides 5
> months ago and was told by the service rep that CV boots and the rubber
> boots referred to in the recall letter are not one and the same.
>
> Do you think I have an aurguement towards fighting to get the dealer to
> replace the upper control arm? If not do you reccomend that I allow Audi
> to replace the control arm or another reputable service shop towards
> saving on the budget.

There are 4 arms on each side AIUI - 2 upper & 2 lower. The recall only
covers the frontmost lower arm.

I had both the driver's side upper arms replaced on my A4 last December at
75K miles - its not covered by the current recall. I had the front lower arm
replaced as well. Unfortunatly this was done by an independant & they used
arms sourced directly from Lemforder instead of sourcing them through Audi.
Lemforder actually make the arms for Audi but because the parts didn't come
through the dealer network they won't refund me. The front suspension on
these cars is obviously very crap. Who the heck ever heard of arms/wishbones
needing replacing on any car at 60-70K miles?

The nearside lower front arm was replaced at 60K under the warranty just
under a year after I bought the thing 3 or 4 years ago....

I feel a letter to Audi coming on.....(followed by an E-mail to BBC
watchdog!)

I.