Drive shaft repair/relacement

[schurz at uswestmail.net]

1989 Audi 200 Quattro

I have determined there is something wrong with my drive shaft.  There is a clanking sound when in reverse that comes from the drive shaft.  I have checked the universal joint in the middle and it is tight.  If I repeatedly press on the forward edge of the forward drive tube there is a clanking sound coming from the middle of the same drive tube.  Very strange!!  Something is loose.  

I have been quoted a price of $760 for a new unit from Carlsen Audi.  Does anyone know of a less expensive source for a new unit??

I am also pursuing replacement/repair through a drive line shop.  Does anyone have any experience having an Audi drive shaft repaired/rebuilt at a drive line shop??

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Jim

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