Re: A4 driveshaft/bearing problem

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Hi Taka;

    Take it back to the dealer under warranty and have him pull the
heatshield and inspect the driveshaft for rubbing and proper clearances from
the bodywork. How did the heatshield get bent in the first place? It's not
exactly in harms way tucked up there above the exhaust.

Fred Munro
'94 S4  91k km

----- Original Message -----
From: TM <mizutanit@mindspring.com>
To: Quattro List <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 1999 9:50 AM
Subject: A4 driveshaft/bearing problem


> Okay listers,
> I asked if there are any listers w/ A4s and it appeared that not too
> many people did. However, I have a problem that I can't figure out.
>
> I'm getting a grating/rubbing/groaning sound from approx. the middle
> of the car, only when decelerating or turning left and only when the
> engine is warm. Can anyone give a suggestion as to why this may occur?
> I had the car up on a lift Sunday and it appeared that nothing was really
> amiss, although the heat shielding between the driveshaft and the exhaust
> was slightly bent. That was bent back into place, although now I'm
> wondering if it needs further bending and something is contacting the
> driveshaft.
>
> It sounds like something is rubbing, but it is very difficult to say
> exactly what is going on, as I cannot take a look under the car while
> it is running down the road and I can't really see any visible damage
> or anything.
>
> Any suggestions? This is driving me nuts.
>
> Taka Mizutani
> 99.5 A4 Avant 1.8TQMS
>