Driveshaft vibrators

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In a message dated 96-05-23 09:15:15 EDT, you write:

>is there whether the clutch is engaged or not.   Had the CV joints visually 
>inspected and the wheel bearings don't feel bad...(Thanks Graydon for all 
>the advice)   Thought it was a ratteling Catalytic Converter, new one is on 
>now with no change in noise.  Thought it was the tires...  New set (Dunlop 
>60 A2 (215 60 15)) and no change.  Aaarrggghhh!  The Audi Gods are 
>tormenting me.  Today I am going to take it down to the local shop and put 
>it on a hoist and get the drive line moving at about 45 miles and hour, but 
>I fear that because the suspension is UNLOADED at this point it will not 
>make any noise.
>
>

you are in the right area....  If you inspected the cv joint boots and they
are not ripped or otherwise compromised, the good chance is that you have a
bad wheel bearing....  Does the note change when you turn right or left?
 Most wheel bearings gone bad make more or less noise as they are loaded and
unloaded (as in turning)....  Rarely do the CV's go bad without MUCHO miles
on them, or without a bad boot, if you have neither, the wheel bearing is
suspect......  

Scott