[s-cars] Driveshaft noise/vibration......next chapter

[Jim Fleischer]

Hey guys,

So, I was able to mess around a bit under the car this weekend, looking to maybe get to the front driveshaft CV and try to regrease it, per Scott J's impressions this could be done with exhaust in place.  After many hours of wrestling around with the car on a pair of jackstands, I concluded that I don't have the tools, knowledge, nor the space right now, to do it this way.  The heat shields were not able to be removed without messing with the exhaust, and the clearance between the cats is ridiculously small, so I aborted the mission and put everything back together so I at least have transportation.  I guess I'll need to just bite the bullet and order up the new bearing, drop the exhaust and do it right.  After the holidays.

I should do the center bearing while I'm at it, and curious as to what people have done to modify the center bearings that are currently available for the urS to make them fit.

I noticed a driveshaft rehab kit on Blau for like $500.  It this necessary?

Thanks for all the help so far......at least I know what I'm getting into now (somewhat) when I find the time......I'm sure there will be plenty of questions to follow.

Best regards,

Jim Fleischer
urS6 avant