

| Subject: | [Fwd: Re: Todd Hill: Syncro under load vibration-reply] |
| From: | Randolph Feuerriegel |
| Date: | Sat, 24 Oct 1998 01:48:07 -0700 |
Guess what's shaking. Well I took the driveshaft out and found that the front u-joint had become stiff, but not loose. Most of the vibration was gone with the shaft out. Sent the shaft back to the shop and they took apart the the front joint, found it to be fine, but lacked enough grease. Also they took apart the rubber donut at the rear joint and found a rod inside that was loose. They cleaned it, lubed it, tightened it, and balance it again. I have reinstalled the shaft, but now get a vibration at a different speed, 60 to 75 kph, but then smooths out up to top speed. My question is, is it still okay to drive with the shaft in as long as I don't stay in the vibration range? Am I going to do any damage to the diffs or tranny? Currently on a road trip in northern BC and still have 1500 KM to drive with possible snow condtions, so I would prefer the shaft be in. However, I did bring tools just in case I need to take it out. Any advice? Thanks. R.Feueriegel 88 syncro P.S. Vibration at it's worst during deceleration. [message/rfc822]
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