Re: Clunk in Clutch - "86 5000 Quattro

[Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>]

John Yetter wrote:
> 
>         My clutch has a distinct clunk when the pedal is let out that can be
> avoided only with the most careful and gentle of feathering. The center
> support or carrier bearing for the propeller shaft is worn out, which may
> be the problem but I am not sure. Audi parts people say they sell only the
> shaft and the support bearing as a unit and it is expensive. One parts guy
> on the west coast says he thinks there's someone in the midwest who
> manufactures only the support bearing but I haven't found him.
>         Ant thoughts on whether this is the problem (it's a pretty new clutch
> replaced about 5000 miles ago) and where to get the part?
> 
>                                                 JFY
John:
I believe you can get the support bearing as a part separate from drive
shaft...Blaufergnugen...
HTH 
Pablo