Does 2.8L Driveshaft/axle fits in 4.2L A6?
08-18-2008, 08:53 AM
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Does 2.8L Driveshaft/axle fits in 4.2L A6?
Hey guys,
I spent 4 days trying to change the CV boot and I totally gave up, since I cannot get the axle pop out of the CV joint (I did this twice on the A4 before, works flawlessly, so I had experience with it) I tried the bolt twist in method which I fxxked up the bolt and the threads, then I even took out the entire axle, and use the hammering method, that thing is STUCK on it ROCK SOLID!
Anyway, I just purchased a reman axle from NAPA, but on their website, they only use 2.8L engine type (4.2L does not exist)
I have a 2000 A6 4.2L Quattro, and I picked the 2000 A6 2.8L Quattro axle, I just wnat to double check if they do fit or not!
Thanks alot guys.
Gilbert
I spent 4 days trying to change the CV boot and I totally gave up, since I cannot get the axle pop out of the CV joint (I did this twice on the A4 before, works flawlessly, so I had experience with it) I tried the bolt twist in method which I fxxked up the bolt and the threads, then I even took out the entire axle, and use the hammering method, that thing is STUCK on it ROCK SOLID!
Anyway, I just purchased a reman axle from NAPA, but on their website, they only use 2.8L engine type (4.2L does not exist)
I have a 2000 A6 4.2L Quattro, and I picked the 2000 A6 2.8L Quattro axle, I just wnat to double check if they do fit or not!
Thanks alot guys.
Gilbert
08-18-2008, 09:18 AM
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Re: Much higher torque.
I already ordered.
So you saying the 4.2L axle is different from the 2.8L axle because the 4.2L axle is designed to support much higher torque?
If this is the case, I have to call Napa to cancel the order. Thanks.
So you saying the 4.2L axle is different from the 2.8L axle because the 4.2L axle is designed to support much higher torque?
If this is the case, I have to call Napa to cancel the order. Thanks.
08-18-2008, 09:28 AM
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Re: Much higher torque.
I just called raxles.com, and they said the axles are allthe same
just the mounting is different for 2000 4.2L but all 2002+ A6 uses the same one afterward.
And they charge $200 for one (reman) so I will check for Napa again for 2002+ and see.
just the mounting is different for 2000 4.2L but all 2002+ A6 uses the same one afterward.
And they charge $200 for one (reman) so I will check for Napa again for 2002+ and see.
08-19-2008, 07:13 AM
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Don't know of a difference, just assuming.
As to your other note - keep in mind that many remans are simply old parts with new grease. I've also had under-sized bearings shipped. Raxles, ont he other hand, sells rebuilts with NEW bearings for very reasonable prices.
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