help needed buying part from France

[Henkjan]

I'm finally coming to the end of the rear diff torsen mod, I only need to close it AND: I need a new diff seal, the 017525400C that is long time NLA. Also the CORTECO 01034693B (the same, only without Audi logo) is near impossible to find. I found a webshop in France that says it is on stock, but they don't ship abroad. Is there a member in France to who's address I could have them ship it, and that you would forward it to me? All expenses paid of course and a thousand kudos here.

[Dean Smith]

Unfortunately, I'm based in Germany, so I can't help you with your French delivery.
But I did see this.
It may not be of any use to you at all, but it may be to others in the future.
https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzei...71947-223-7482

Quick translation:

"Shaft seals for VAG differentials installed in Audi 100/A6 C4/V8 with the code letter CKF or all with a large (122mm) shaft seal seat on the left side are currently not available from the OEM or from accessories retailers.

The OEM part number 017525400C or Corteco part number 01034693B is affected, with the dimensions as stated in the pictures.

I looked for a solution to make my own leaky differential ready for use again. New rings are made from 1.5 mm thick sheet steel using a deep-drawing tool made by a toolmaker I trust. These have a shaft seal seat with a diameter of 62 mm, into which I press a high-quality sealing ring and then glue it. The vulcanized rubber layer of the original ring on the sealing surface to the differential housing is replaced by applying gearbox sealant. The sheet metal ring can be joined very easily using a soft-face hammer or hydraulic press (with care). As can be seen in the pictures, the solution corresponds to the original part.

This sealing ring is not some cheap Chinese replica, but a precise replica MADE IN AUSTRIA. Thanks to this replica, some Quattro owners have already been able to breathe a sigh of relief and are back on the road with a dry diff."

[Henkjan]

Unfortunately, I'm based in Germany, so I can't help you with your French delivery.
But I did see this.
It may not be of any use to you at all, but it may be to others in the future.
https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzei...71947-223-7482

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good to have a back-up solution.

I also got an address over here of a company who should be able to manufacture seals, will feedback if that is feasible

but first and easiest would be if I can order that part from France

[Henkjan]

upping this one (yes, getting desperate)

[Nuvo]

Hi Henk,
If you can't find someone on here to help, you could try a mail forwarding service such as :

french-office.com or shopogolic.net.

PS. I have no prior experience using these particular services but certainly worth exploring.

[LHD_Kid]

I guess they won't send to Belgium?

[Henkjan]

I guess they won't send to Belgium?

nope, domestic only