> Dealer quoted the replacement control arms for the rear as $2,400 plus
labor > to install. Sounds way out....it seems Audi control arms have this > squeaking problem fairly often. WHAT?!!! Are they made out of gold? Brand new rear control arms for my Cutlass are $40 each and less than 20 minutes to replace! |
I didn't find these parts, but similar front end parts cost about $150 or
less. Yep. Sounds way out to me as well. Ken "J Koli" > wrote in message t... > Audi dealer in CT reported today that the squeaks I am hearing from the rear > of my 1995 A6 with 140,000 miles are the control arms. The bushing > supposedly cannot be replaced. One has to replace the entire control arm. > > Dealer quoted the replacement control arms for the rear as $2,400 plus labor > to install. Sounds way out....it seems Audi control arms have this > squeaking problem fairly often. > > Any ideas how to get rid of these squeaks at a little less cost? > > Thanks... If U have a comment, please send a duplicate answer to the > adr below. > > JK > |
"J Koli" > wrote in message
t... > Audi dealer in CT reported today that the squeaks I am hearing from the > rear > of my 1995 A6 with 140,000 miles are the control arms. The bushing > supposedly cannot be replaced. One has to replace the entire control arm. ETKA shows the bushes as separate items.... I take it this is a non-Quattro with the beam axel ? Rgds --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.775 / Virus Database: 522 - Release Date: 08/10/2004 |
I had the same problem with my 98 A4, but had it done under warranty.
Anyway, a mechanic friend of mine repaired a friend's A4 with the same problem. He injected oil into the bushes with a syringe. It stopped the problem dead in its tracks, he just fills them back up every year. Cheap, but works fine. Tom |
Errr, as I understand it (through replacing control arms on both our A6 and
A4), the issue is not the pesky squeaking, but the fact that this (Bi-metallic) part squeaks when there's movement between the arm and the pin (no bushing here). A "zero tolerance" item, Audi won't safety the front end if there's movement/squeak.....don't short-change yourself in the steering/control department..... K. "Tom Jeffs" > wrote in message ... >I had the same problem with my 98 A4, but had it done under warranty. > > Anyway, a mechanic friend of mine repaired a friend's A4 with the same > problem. He injected oil into the bushes with a syringe. It stopped the > problem dead in its tracks, he just fills them back up every year. > > Cheap, but works fine. > > Tom > |
I have the same problem with my 2000 A6. Any good mechanic in SF Bay Area
for this type of work? Thanks. |
Same problem here with '99 A6 in Milwaukee. $900+ per side for fix at
International Auto. "Brian_K" > wrote in message lkaboutautos.com... >I have the same problem with my 2000 A6. Any good mechanic in SF Bay Area > for this type of work? Thanks. > |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:38 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
AutoBanter.com