Rear Diff Bush Installation

[eamo]

Guys

Im replacing the rear diff bush on my 20v quattro coupe.

The new bush I have has an arrow on it. My question is when it is installed is the arrow supposed to point to the floor of the car, the groune, to the engine of the car or towards the rear of the car.

It is also off centres. I assume this is OK??

thanks

[mathewellwood]

There is only one way it can go mate, just take a look at the other one, which will be the opposite way and fit it opposite to that!!

[eamo]

not so boss.

the old bush is centred with no arrow. the new bush is offcentre with an arrow.
i appreciate the reply

[mathewellwood]

i replaced mine like 2 week ago, mine was green wiv no arrow, but it was central.......... maybe not the right person to ask then as my old one unbolted out and new one bolted in.

[Azman]

Are you replacing witha standard bush? I would have suggested the powerflex one as they are a doddle to fit and easier to remove in the future.....

Just done this myself you see and lloking at the two and trying to work with the two, the powerflex ones just goes in a treat and sits center perfect without any hassle.....

[eamo]

here is a pic of my old bush in its case with the new bush. I have highlighted the arrow in red on the new bush.

so am i right in thinking that is the way to install it??

[BRY]

OT
Is that yours?

[Azman]

Erm Got to say that that does not look like the right bush!!!!!
Even the poweflex one that I have just fitted has the hole bang in the middle!!!!!

Where did you get it from????

[eamo]

which??

[Azman]

Yes def must say that looks nothing like the audi readr diff bush, i have just given my car a quick look over just to double check and yes the bolt hole should only be int he center of the bush!!!!!
P.S. I have a CQ20V too!!

[Jas11n]

An OEM replacement bush for a cq20v, S2 etc (B3/B4 Coupe quattro) doesn't exist on it own, You'd have to buy the alloy mount too at £80 or there abouts.
The picture linked above is a bush for a huge variety of older Audi and VW's, They were used for engine mounts, gearbox mounts etc.
It's also the rear diff bush used on the URquattro.
Yes, it's slightly offset when used on a cq20v etc, but works perfectly fine.
Yes, the arrow is pointing in the right direction (direction of travel).

Oh, the powerflex one, just wait for the droning and vibrations to start. I removed mine and gave it to my dog. He likes, I didn't

[eamo]

Erm Got to say that that does not look like the right bush!!!!!
Even the poweflex one that I have just fitted has the hole bang in the middle!!!!!

Where did you get it from????

from audi

part no 857 599 431

is it not right???

if not what is the correct part no?

dont wnat the polyuthane stuff

[eamo]

An OEM replacement bush for a cq20v, S2 etc (B3/B4 Coupe quattro) doesn't exist on it own, You'd have to buy the alloy mount too at £80 or there abouts.
The picture linked above is a bush for a huge variety of older Audi and VW's, They were used for engine mounts, gearbox mounts etc.
It's also the rear diff bush used on the URquattro.
Yes, it's slightly offset when used on a cq20v etc, but works perfectly fine.
Yes, the arrow is pointing in the right direction (direction of travel).

Oh, the powerflex one, just wait for the droning and vibrations to start. I removed mine and gave it to my dog. He likes, I didn't

so the one i got will work perfectly then???

[Jas11n]

so the one i got will work perfectly then???

Yes, it's slightly offset when used on a cq20v etc, but works perfectly fine.

29,000 miles on mine!!

[eamo]

well thats good enough for me so! thanks guys