Rear clunking sound with first snowstorm...

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <199611191848.KAA29405@netcom5.netcom.com> orin@netcom.com (Orin Eman) writes:

>> .. a repeated mechanical clunking sound from the rear of the car .. 

> Could be as simple as ice on the driveshafts somewhere.

Or increased differential cooling of the exhaust (snow is cold) moving it 
further towards the prop shaft than normal.  I'd check the exhaust suspension 
doughnuts.  Also check the side of the exhaust facing the prop shaft for 
marks, starting near the universal joints.  Use a mirror - sometimes the marks 
are quite high.

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 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club