Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 1993 2.0 Cracked front subframe

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Sat 21 Mar 2009 20:06
1993 2.0 Cracked front subframe - TimOrridge
I was underneath today attending to a slipped off CV boot and I noticed whilst under there that the front subframe has cracked in half and another part id proper flaking rust. It seems to be lower half has a 1 inch crack but the upper part seems to be OK. I have noticed a sharp drop in ride comfort despite have new shockers fitted on Nov and my friend mechanic did not notice anything then. Apart from that the car is in good condition and I think the ride quality issue is down to that. My questions are;

How much for a recon subframe?
Is it a pig of a job to do?
How would I support a car on axle stands with out a subframe?

Any ideas peeps?

Edited by Pugugly on 21/03/2009 at 20:20

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Sat 21 Mar 2009 20:45
1993 2.0 Cracked front subframe - Peter D
Check to make sure the car has not been jacked up in the centre of the subframe. Potentially you car is dangerous and should not be used. Post you email address and I'll send you the drawings but a lot has to come off and I doubt you will find a recon subframe. A new one is probably the only way to go if it is worth the cost. From memory there is a raised blister re-enforced in the floor pan with the alignment guide that supports the car during manufacture just behind the sub-frame, so it would have to sit on those. Regards Peter

Edited by Peter D on 21/03/2009 at 20:46

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Sat 21 Mar 2009 20:54
1993 2.0 Cracked front subframe - Pugugly
Tim - let me know if you want me to send your address to Peter direct rather than post it here.

Rob (the original !)
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Sat 21 Mar 2009 22:42
1993 2.0 Cracked front subframe - Peter D
Thanks Pugugly that will be fine.

Regards Peter
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Sun 22 Mar 2009 12:14
1993 2.0 Cracked front subframe - TimOrridge
If peter could send me that it would be great, my email address can be sent to him.

Thanks
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Sun 22 Mar 2009 12:29
1993 2.0 Cracked front subframe - Peter D
Click on Pugugly and a window will come up with his email address. Regards Peter
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