Much Sadness In Mudville -- Need New Center Support Bearing

So, I've just been informed that my dear old audi needs a new center support bearing. Audi bearing's are not, however, servicable, so you have to replace the entire driveshaft. Estimate at the local mechanic: $2700. I think I can locate one for around $400 and do the work myself, although I'm sure it will involve much cursing and sweating.

To see what it might look like in there, take a looksie - AudiWorld Forums: Driveshaft R&R(long)


These guys are fantastic, by the way. The shop was straighforward, direct about price, reasonable in their diagnostic charge, and best of all drove me to work in an old Chevy Bel Air. Larry's Auto Works

AudiWorld Tech Articles

So, I've got the service due light on on my 1996 Audi A4, 2.8 Quattro on, and tried the following to fix. It's a no go on the 96's. AudiWorld Tech Articles When the dealer services your car, they are supposed to reset the oil or service interval warning light that comes on in place of your trip odometer when you start your car. It can be temporarily reset, by pushing the odometer reset. But when the ignition is turned off, the service warning will reappear when you restart your car. To reset it permanently, follow these instructions: Insert your key into the ignition. Push in the odometer reset button, hold it in, and turn the key to the first click. The display should read either "oil" or "service" if it does not, repeat steps #1 and #2. To reset, pull out your instrument light dimmer button at the bottom of the tachometer. Turn the ignition to the off position. When the ignition is turned back on, the display should be back to the trip odometer. Note: This procedure has been confirmed on '98 and '99 model year A4's. Ah well what can you do.

The List of Work To Be Done:

Here's the list of projects I'm going to take on in the next couple of months with the audi:

1) Debadge
2) Front Upper control arms - all four
3) Front Lower control arms - fronts - recall me baby
4) Coolant Reservoir Replacement
5) Replace plugs and wires
6) Fix armrest
7) Install ipod mount
8) Replace Brake Fluid
9) Strange Noises in the night
10) Synthetic Differential Fluid - Front and Rear
11) Recharge Air Conditioner
12) Neuspeed Short- Shift kit

About the Audi A4

1996 Audi A4 Specifications

Quick Specs
Body Styles: 4-Dr Sedan
Engines: 2.8L V6
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive; Front Wheel Drive

1996 Audi A4 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
-2,771 cc 2.8 liters 6 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 82.5 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
-Unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.7
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-Main 62 liter fuel tank
-Power: 128 kW , 172 HP @ 5,500 rpm; 184 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm

1996 Audi A4 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
-ABS
-3.7:1 axle ratio
-Front differential lock
-Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Electronic traction control via differential
-Immobilizer
-Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
-Multi-link front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs

1996 Audi A4 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
-Body color narrow body side molding
-Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
-Chrome/bright trim around side windows
-Driver power heated body color door mirrors , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with wide angle
-External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,521, overall width (mm): 1,732, overall height (mm): 1,417, wheelbase (mm): 2,616, front track (mm): 1,496, rear track (mm): 1,478 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,095
-Front fog lights
-High pressure headlight cleaners
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights
-Luxury trim
-Black paint , gloss paint , metallic paint , pearl paint
-Fixed rear window
-Tinted glass
-Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,350
-Two-speed windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe

1996 Audi A4 Interior Standard Features
-CFC free liquid air conditioning
-Element antenna
-Remote control anti-theft protection
-Front and rear illuminated ashtray
-Audio anti-theft protection: code
-Stereo audio system with AM/FM
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 388 and all seats in place (liters): 388
-Front seats illuminated cigar lighter , additional row seats cigar lighter
-Analog clock
-Floor full console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches in footwell
-Steering wheel mounted cruise control
-Front seats and rear seats cup holders
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-External temperature gauge
-Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
-Carpet floor mats
-Driver and passenger front airbag
-Bucket seat , bucket seat
-3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-Adjustable folding front seat center armrest with integral box
-Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
-Height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 968, rear headroom (mm): 935, front leg room (mm): 1,049, rear leg room (mm): 848, front shoulder room (mm): 1,389, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,356 and interior volume (liters): 2,483
-Low fuel level warning
-Key power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door, operates from: trunk/hatch and operates from passenger door
-Power steering
-Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
-Front and rear reading lights
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-Folding rear seat center armrest
-Split bench asymmetrical three rear seats
-Rear view mirror
-Front seat back storage
-Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
-Seating: five seats
-Six speakers
-Leather covered steering wheel
-Tachometer
-Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with four fan speeds, recirculation setting, rear seat heater ducts and micro filter

A Pcicture of The New Car

So here's the skinny on the new Audi:

1996 Audi A4, 2.8 Quattro Manual, 150,000 Miles:

First Post

So, I'm a little late to the game, but I guess it's time to start blogging away. This is primarily going to be focused on rebuilding my Audi A4, punking neighbors, and plotting adventures