alanbl

This is my third Allroad after owning a 2002 and 2005 and seems to be giving me more problems than the other two. I just posted about a door ajar electronics issue. Here are two more:

1. I also need to replace the struts for the rear hatch. Found these OEM replacements online and they almost seem to cheap to be true.

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...tch_strut.html

Anyone have any experience with these guys?

2. Air suspension probs which I believe trace back to the compressor. Is this a major operation to change and are there any OEM compressors out there that will work well at a better price than Audi?

Thanks! And Merry Christmas!

Sgt G

Arrnott Industries sells the OEM compressor new for bout $400. The procedure to R& R the compressor is also located on their website (PDF). Appears to me it can be changed out with suspension set on level 4 (no vehicle lift required) within bout 1 to 1.5 hrs. Easy pickings lol.

https://www.arnottindustries.com/par...24_gid471.html

Regarding rear hatch struts, I would only buy OEM or those rated heavy duty. The biggest problems with the lower quality units is that they function fine for a short time, then give out completely on in bout a year or so. Not worth the savings if you have to replace them again and again.

alanbl

Thanks much for the link, I'll check it out. I agree with you about struts & quality since I don't like doing jobs twice in a short period of time! Have to admit, I'm starting to seriously think about the Blausport suspension conversion, though!