Audi propshaft seal

[AudiA8Quattro]

This question will probably apply to vw's as well as audi's.
I need to replace the front prop seal on the A8, the dealer told me today that if i replace the seal then i also need to replace the flange, as they are matched.
The seal is 17 quid, the flange 180 quid 
I've never heard of this before, is this correct?
cheers.

[Wayne]

Seems odd, I cannot see the flange being matched to the seal.

I would clean it up with fine emery paper then fit a new seal.

We do lots of propshaft seals in work and never replace the flange unless badly marked.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Thanks Wayne.
Its what the dealer said Audi advise.
Maybe it is just an advisory then. Matched doesn't seem right.

[Wayne]

Thanks Wayne.
Its what the dealer said Audi advise.
Maybe it is just an advisory then. Matched doesn't seem right.

I would chance it tbh, £17 for the seal as I said clean the flange and see what happens, if it leaks again then you know your looking at a new flange if not you have saved loads. 

[AudiA8Quattro]

Problem is its not a job i want to do twice.
To be honest i'm looking at paying to get it done, i need to get the car up on all 4 corners really.

[Wayne]

Problem is its not a job i want to do twice.
To be honest i'm looking at paying to get it done, i need to get the car up on all 4 corners really.

Fair enough, I still think you will be ok to reuse the old flange.