Driveshaft support bearing - 4 ksq

[Konstantin Bogach]

It is very likely that on that old car the rubber will be not good as well.  Mine was deformed, sagged and I tore it I saw how
degraded it was.  Audi part is about $150 - direct fit (whole thing with bearing).

Konstantin.

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> I've got a grinding(squealing) noise a 2 weeks ago and today it was identified as driveshaft support bearing and u-joint noise.
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> What is the urgency to replace the bearing?
> I was told that if bearing seizes it will damage the rubber holder(case). The rubber part could not be find!?
> Should I speed up with repairs (costly) or to shop for options?
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> What are my options for parts and actions here?
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> (I look at H. Powell's page :http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/tricks.htm#shaft.
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> The info is regarding replacement parts. What about Audi's parts? )
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> Thx,
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> Dobby
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