dan8400
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 08:10 PM |
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Passat / A4 Drive shafts
Hi everyone
I am planning a midi build and wanted to use a Passat / A4 Engine and gearbox (not going BEC) and I wondered if the front / rear drive shafts are the
same on a 4wd version. Also, are the front / rear wheel bearings interchangeable? Not sure how I am doing brakes / handbrake etc, so some basic
knowledge on the components may help me
Thanks
Dan
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 08:17 PM |
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In my experience there different front and rear both driveshafts and wheel bearings .
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dan8400
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 08:19 PM |
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Ok, thanks for the heads up. And such a quick reply too
Thanks
Dan
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nick205
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| posted on 25/1/16 at 08:53 AM |
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I wouldn't swear to it, but be fairly certain that front/rear drive shafts are different due to the different F/R differentials.
What setup do you have in mind - being familiar with a FWD Audi A6, I do know the gearbox/differential was quite long. If you're planning a RWD
setup it could take some hiding to get the gearbox covered up. Might be an aesthetic challenge for you.
On the + side, parts should be readily available and relatively cheap to buy.
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dan8400
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| posted on 25/1/16 at 08:58 AM |
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Hi Nick,
I am thinking either Passat/A4 / Audi 80 engine and transaxle. I include the 80 due to it being pre '95 for IVA. Although if I get a complete
car I can figure out wiring, cat etc.
I have a single seater chassis that finishes at the roll bar. So I can make my own rear end. BEC is out of the question mainly due to cost
Thanks
Dan
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nick205
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| posted on 25/1/16 at 09:23 AM |
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OK - understand now!
Not sure the engine and gearbox lend themselves to being structural parts if you need them to be though.
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dan8400
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| posted on 25/1/16 at 09:46 AM |
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Hi
Not planning on using it as structure. Will surround the engine/box with a frame. Will be much easier even if it's not as pretty
Thanks
Dan
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nick205
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| posted on 25/1/16 at 10:12 AM |
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OK - makes sense so you can integrate mounting points etc.
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coozer
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| posted on 25/1/16 at 12:08 PM |
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Good plan, I would go with a V8 engine though.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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