Re: A4 driveshaft/bearing problem

["Rob Andrews" <randrews@austin.rr.com>]

Uhhh...car is under warranty....
This should be a no brainer....

Later!
Rob
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Rob Andrews -- Dell Home Sales
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randrews@austin.rr.com
99 A4 2.8Q--too many toys to list...

----- Original Message -----
From: TM <mizutanit@mindspring.com>
To: Quattro List <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 1999 8:50 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