Re: Howling sound: need help

[Robert Bauer <102263.2714@compuserve.com>]

>I have this 1988 Audi 80 (2.0 liter engine). It has the 5 speed
>tranny.  Whenever,  I go over 40 mph I get this loud howling
>sound.  It becomes less after doing over 70 mph for an hour
>but that maybe my imagination.
>We checked the differential fluid level and that is ok.  Also,
>on rotating the wheels, there is no sideways motion - I think that
>means that the bearings are ok. 
>One symptom is that whever I engage gears (let out the clutch)
>I always hear a thump as if there is some slack. 

I may still be the wheel bearings.  Check the front C/V joint on the drive
shaft.  There should be no play when you rotate the shaft.  If there is it will
get worse and it will cause a killer vibration when you let off the throttle at
slower speeds.  I have this problem now.  Anderson Brothers is rebuilding the
front joint and repacking both for ~$250.

Regards,

Robert Bauer
'88 80q
MN, USA