Parts needed

[jonmaine]

After losing my v70 tdi in an arson attack I have just treated myself to a 1996 850 r auto estate from the local salvage auctions. It had been kerbed on the passenger front wheel breaking the wishbone and the driveshaft is missing a joint. Remarkably the wheel seems ok as does the bodywork. My questions are as follows.

1/ Is the driveshaft generic for any 850 auto or is it a beefed up one for a 850 r?

2/ I understand that the wishbone is heavier duty on the r any ideas on what I need to look for?

3/ Anyone got the parts cheap??

It seems quite remarkable that for these 2 components the car was written off cat c but hey that made it affordable so I am not complaining.

Look forward to your replies

[BIGH66]

Originally Posted by jonmaine

After losing my v70 tdi in an arson attack I have just treated myself to a 1996 850 r auto estate from the local salvage auctions. It had been kerbed on the passenger front wheel breaking the wishbone and the driveshaft is missing a joint. Remarkably the wheel seems ok as does the bodywork. My questions are as follows.

1/ Is the driveshaft generic for any 850 auto or is it a beefed up one for a 850 r?

2/ I understand that the wishbone is heavier duty on the r any ideas on what I need to look for?

3/ Anyone got the parts cheap??

It seems quite remarkable that for these 2 components the car was written off cat c but hey that made it affordable so I am not complaining.

Look forward to your replies

try fleabay lots of cars being broken inc t5'rs

[jonmaine]

Originally Posted by M8 HUC

try fleabay lots of cars being broken inc t5'rs

Yes, but I am still in the dark as to whether the bits are the same or not on a t5r or a 20v etc.

[Clan]

the wishbones will be the same , Turbo and standard as are Auto and manual driveshafts are different .. there should be a white part number label on the driveshaft ..