[audi20v] Strange Whine/Vibration?

[Doyt W. Echelberger]

Hello Thomas.  My 87 5ktq had such a problem when the heat shield around 
the exhaust pipe got bent just a little by running through deep drifts of 
frozen snow and ice. The shield is close to the front of the transmission 
and protects the inner front CV joint rubber boot from heat radiating from 
the exhaust pipe just as it makes a bend down and back from the engine.  I 
pried the shield back in place with a long sturdy screwdriver, while 
standing under the car while it was on the lift. Use a bright flashlight to 
look for it.

some other thoughts.....................can you also feel it in the shift 
lever?


...................does a back seat observer notice any difference in this 
noise, compared to someone in the  front seat?

...................anybody inspected the driveline center support bearing?

Doyt Echelberger
 >>>>>>>>>>
At 10:44 AM 4/15/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>Hey all, Well my 90' CQ recently developed a new strange noise.  ...snip
>
>It is a whining/drone type of noise that occurs roughly between 30-70 mph
>and can also be felt as a constant vibration in the wheel and 
>pedals....snip...

TIA,

Thomas Tuse
Denver, CO