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roy2001
02-03-2009, 10:26 PM
i need a o/s/f driveshaft for my '04' reg a4 1.8t sport cabriolet not a quattro version, the chassis number is wauzzz8hx4k017066, engine type BFB, does anyone know the audi part number i require

thanks roy
randall977
03-03-2009, 05:55 PM
Hi Roy, may I ask what is wrong with your driveshaft? I was looking at replacing mine too - seems that most of the driveshafts for the 1.8T 2002+ A4's are the same part number...
roy2001
03-03-2009, 09:56 PM
hi its actually the cv joint thats clicking when on lock so thought it would be easier to replace the full driveshaft, do u know what the part number is
randall977
03-03-2009, 10:43 PM
Sounds simular to mine - are you sure it's not the tyres scrubbing? Apparently a common problem - feels like the car jumping sideways slightly on hard lock...normally right. Anyhow the part number which I was going to go for was 8E0407452EX/ 8E0407272AH, it apparently fits all A4 cars with a 4 cylinder engine 2001 - 2005. Other option to be absolutey sure is to phone Audi and ask. http://www.VAGcat.com will list the part - you will need to register but I find it very useful.
roy2001
03-03-2009, 11:16 PM
yes its definately the driveshaft, the cv boot was split and so lost its grease so knackered the cv joint , already tried ringing audi they wouldnt tell me the part number just gave me a price for the part
rhencullen1989
04-03-2009, 01:29 PM
Try Stafford Audi, they advertise on e bay, i am sure i saw some A4 driveshafts going cheap. P.s its not a huge job to replace the c.v gaiter unless the joint has been run dry for too long. I usually completely strip the joint (mark the position of the central spider in relation to the outer case) and give all the balls and parts a good clean, re-grease, re-assemble, and put on car, then fill with grease (proper grease/proper amount) and finally clip on new gaiter. Use proper clip pliers if you can.
roy2001
04-03-2009, 05:33 PM
been offered one off same car but part number is 8EO 407 272 S whereas

mine is 8EO 407 272 AT which is slightly different does anyone know if this is compatible

thanks Roy
randall977
04-03-2009, 05:54 PM
Is it an Auto?
roy2001
04-03-2009, 06:04 PM
no manual