I'm about at the end of my driveshaft..and UNDER it too much lately. A year
ago I had a u-joint wear out and after much legwork, found a guy who was able
to replace the joints so I wouldn't have to pay 500+ for the whole new shaft
assembly from VW.

The Synchro's had a slight vibration ever since, but it wasn't too bad until
this spring, at which time I decided to pull it off & have it checked out
more closely. I found another shop that found joints to fit, so I had new
ones put in. The shaft vibrated worse, so I found another shop that could bala
nce the shaft. Now it's a little worse--significant vibration from 30 - 50
mph.  No vibration with driveshaft out, however, but maybe I shouldn't do
that.

I loosen the front drive per the manual when removing/installing the shaft &
I checked the driveline alignment as close as possible using a string running
the length of the vehicle. (Is there a better way?) Everything seems good in
that respect. My dealer told me that the front drive is "bad" because it's
noisy.  I still haven't heard weird noises or felt anything unusual, so I
wanted to take care of some of these other problems before pursuing the front
drive in more detail. Hate spend $ on the front drive if something else is
the problem.

Suggestions? Should I give up and buy a new shaft? Or could the front drive
or something else cause such vehicular vibration even though there's none
with the shaft removed? CV's and bearings seem good (and tight).

Thanks.......Dan
87 Synchro