4kq drive shaft hitting under hand brake HELP!

[Huw Powell]

"BUStedVW.com" wrote:
> 
> Can anyone help with this. My drive line hits underneath the hand brake when
> I let off the accelerator. The stop bracket  (on front apron) is adjusted
> all the way down but is still about an inch from the stop, is this my
> problem? I have replaced the motor and trans mounts. The front was hit and
> the right side is a touch low and back. The alignment came out good so, it's
> not that bad. When the diff is locked it really hits and rubs when I turn.

Sounds like the frame is not straight - like that right side motor mount
may be sitting low, pulling the front of the engine tranny assembly
down... and rasing the rear of it.  This is just theory, mind you, but
that snubber to stop bracket alignment sounds suspicious, usually the
bracket hits when it is maybe 3/4 of the way down.

You may also want to check to see if the center bearing mount has become
loosened due to accident and repair stresses.

-- 
Huw Powell

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