My '88 Westy has had a steadily increasing throbbing/vibration under load
and acceleration for a few years, which I assumed was engine mounts.
Now that I have replaced the engine, transmission, and mounts, it is still
there. I'm guessing the only remaining culprit could be the CV joints, right?
Is there a reliable way to find the worn joints without removing and
inspecting? Should I try just swapping the drive shafts side to side?

ps: It was a stock 2.1L with 4speed, now is a 1.6TD with 5 speed.

Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
 (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
'82 Diesel Westy