My S2 coupe

[willg54]

Also does anyone know what diff seals are still available from Audi and if they aren't, then does any one have the size specs of the seals to get some ordered.

i got my diff seals from pete at Quattro Corner! dont think there's a supply issue with them

[Error404]

dont think there's a supply issue with them

for now.....

[willg54]

for now.....

like everything with these cars!

[TimE-J]

Thanks guys, I've got a few more parts to get off him so I'll add them to the list. Sorry for not searching on the forum but what sort of job are they to change?

[Error404]

Tim yes the rear shafts are sided, but they only go one way so you can;t mix them up
diff seals are easy, just make sure they go in straight

[TimE-J]

Ok great cheers!

[willg54]

Tim yes the rear shafts are sided, but they only go one way so you can;t mix them up
diff seals are easy, just make sure they go in straight

i agree, its a nice easy job! If i remember, the big one was a bit tight to get in and took a bit of persuading!

Im sure those seals are only standard lip seals, could probably source those easy enough else where

[Error404]

They are stock type, but very odd sizes. It would be reassuring to know that they are available outside the dealer

[TimE-J]

When I get the new seals I'll contact a local company that are fantastic at sourcing seals and bearings of all different kinds then I'll see how much they can source them from.

[willg54]

When I get the new seals I'll contact a local company that are fantastic at sourcing seals and bearings of all different kinds then I'll see how much they can source them from.

if you measure them, let me know the dimensions. Our suppliers at work have all sorts of odd stuff available, might be another successful route

[andy10v]

Agree the seals are easy to change.

Are you meant to put them in a different position if there is a groove?

[TimE-J]

No problemo, any thing to make it easier to source parts for these cars.

@Andy, I would imagine being a lip seal that you would do the same as you would with a cam or crank seal and move the position slightly if there was a groove.

[TimE-J]

Quick update,

Started stripping down the rear suspension this evening. Got a few bushes pressed out and then decided to start stripping the rear drive shafts as my new gaiters arrived in work today so thought I might as well see how bad they were.

N/S drive shaft didn't look too bad grease was a bit black and thin but when I removed the O/S shaft from the diff it was obvious that water had crept into the gaiter and rotted the end of the shaft. The grease had also turned to almost rubber and the circlip on the end of the shaft fell apart when I tried to remove it.



With this shaft compared to the one removed from the N/S the damage is obvious.


So... If anyone has or knows of an O/S/R drive shaft for an ABY coupe then I would be very grateful. Meanwhile I'm off to start a wanted thread.
I'll try to do a bit more this weekend and update again soon.

[AndyP]

When I get the new seals I'll contact a local company that are fantastic at sourcing seals and bearings of all different kinds then I'll see how much they can source them from.

See here for some details on diff seals:-

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57089

Let me know if you measure the large seal and I'll also see if I can get them.

[TimE-J]

Just looking through an old camera and found some pictures from a road trip last year.





God I miss driving it!