The "Shimmy" and Parts
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The "Shimmy" and Parts
Hello All! Its been a LONG time since I've posted over here but I wanted to get a little input from the group on my wobble issue.
It started noticably at about 40+ MPH and shakes the car horribly at about 55-65 when the engine is under load (on the gas). I've noticed that its attributed to a certain RPM (2200+) so I think I've isolated down that its not wheels. I've researched the forum and the concensus that I've drawn is that the driveshaft (connecting the transmission to the rear differential) has a carriage bearing that has gone bad.
Suggestions have been to go to Blauparts.com for the parts but I was wondering if there are other sites that I may be able to get the parts faster. I really need to get this resolved this week since its been over 6 months that its been building to almost the point that the car is not driveable.
Thanks for your input...
It started noticably at about 40+ MPH and shakes the car horribly at about 55-65 when the engine is under load (on the gas). I've noticed that its attributed to a certain RPM (2200+) so I think I've isolated down that its not wheels. I've researched the forum and the concensus that I've drawn is that the driveshaft (connecting the transmission to the rear differential) has a carriage bearing that has gone bad.
Suggestions have been to go to Blauparts.com for the parts but I was wondering if there are other sites that I may be able to get the parts faster. I really need to get this resolved this week since its been over 6 months that its been building to almost the point that the car is not driveable.
Thanks for your input...
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My local Audi dealer is the pits and didn't know the difference between the drive axels at each wheel and the drive shaft between then transmission and differential. I have a MB Master mechanic that works on my car now and I just need the rebuild parts.
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