Quaife 012 Has anyone run one of these on a FWD a4?

[Gaberossi]

Here's a link to the Diff. http://www.quaifeamerica.com/qdf6q
Does anyone know if this will work in the FWD Transmission for the B5 A4? Seems like this is what I have been looking for but I am unsure if it will bolt up.



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[A1 A2 German]

The front track transmission I bought had a Quaife in it, like an idiot, I opted to pay the $400 less and have him re-install the oem diff and ship it minus getting the lsd. Idiot I am!

What the part # was or general model the lsd was I do not know, but is a front track transmission. I've been trying to source a second hand one yet have never seen one, possibly, as the quattro and front track are the same.

Now, you going to fix your volcano black paint job and sell me the car or what?

[Gaberossi]

The front track transmission I bought had a Quaife in it, like an idiot, I opted to pay the $400 less and have him re-install the oem diff and ship it minus getting the lsd. Idiot I am!

What the part # was or general model the lsd was I do not know, but is a front track transmission. I've been trying to source a second hand one yet have never seen one, possibly, as the quattro and front track are the same.

Now, you going to fix your volcano black paint job and sell me the car or what?

This car will not be sold in my lifetime XD!
I emailed Quiafe and am waiting on a response to see if this is compatible with a 99.5 Manual Gearbox.

[V4VanGelder]

This car will not be sold in my lifetime XD!
I emailed Quiafe and am waiting on a response to see if this is compatible with a 99.5 Manual Gearbox.

no need, it absolutely is. you just need an older early 98 diff cover and an older style bearing. I have had one in my 01 passat (same as a a4 fwd) for quite a few years. actually truing to get rid of the quaife now, but buyers are scarce considering the price you pay for these suckers....

[V4VanGelder]

ah, here we go: For 01/11/99 (Jan. 11, 1999) and later transaxles, Quaife ATB differential will install when used in conjunction with the following parts: 012 409 131H Side Cover 002 517 185A Bearing

[Gaberossi]

ah, here we go: For 01/11/99 (Jan. 11, 1999) and later transaxles, Quaife ATB differential will install when used in conjunction with the following parts: 012 409 131H Side Cover 002 517 185A Bearing

Thanks dude!

[V4VanGelder]

Thanks dude!

no prob, good luck finding one! brand new, the covers are over $500 and have to be imported from germany

[malanca]

^ try to get an old tranny from a junkyard and pull of those diff covers....should be less than $500.

[A1 A2 German]

So a fronttrack 96-98 trans accepts a quattro Quaife straight bolt in?