Ok I took the car to my closest Audi dealership and they found the "Right Outer CV Boot" and the "Propshaft Seal" both needing replaced. They said this was causing the bad leak.

They also could not replicate the rattle noise, so Im more than moderately scared about that. The cost of replacement wasnt too awfully high but high enough for me to call the original dealership I purchased the car from and let them know what I thought about it. So they are going to replace the CV boot and look into the Propshaft Seal issue free of cost.

Ive been without my new baby for more than 4 days and it feels like an eternity. I will update one final time when I know that everything is up to snuff in case anyone else ever has similar issues.

Thank you all for your help!

- D

 

If they can't seem to replicate the problem, then it probably isn't your tranny. Although I find it hard to believe that something, so prominent to you, cannot be discovered by the tech. Oh well... It may very well be part of the exhaust, as you suggested.

 

SOunds like the CV joint to me. You probably already had it fixed, but mine did the same thing....same description. I had to drive it with my mechanic in the car, with the drivers door ajar to get him to hear it. Noone but me could hear the damn thing. First two time I took it in, noone heard it. SO yeah, if you have not already fixed it, I would be pretty sure the CV replacement will fix the trouble.

 

Well the dealership I bought the car from supposedly replaced the entire axle but were unable to find the leak. The leak is still there and its almost every 10 secs it drips so I seriously fail to see how they could not find it. As far as the axle replacement ... I think they lied because the joint still grinds like hell when I really get on it. Needless to say the car is not going back to them for service and despite what every else has been telling me Im going to hang onto the car and just get it fixed at the Audi shop. This car in its exact shape, options, color and all around cleanliness was almost impossible for me to find. I had to drive 3 hours just to see it since there were none closer. So Im just going to pay and get it fixed since I love it so much!

I will make one last post just as soon as I know all is resolved but I thank you for all your guys help!

Also I would like to ensure that my car indeed has enough tranny fluid and would like to add if not. Is there a writeup or something on how to check the fluid and refill?

Peace!
D

 

Did they even take the time to check the Cat's? Sounds like what you are talking about. As for the "leak" could it be your a/c drain? That fluid at times, even though it's water, comes out semi-greasy ( not always ) just a thought. Seems that if it were a true leak, there would be signs where it's leaking from.. < shrug > I'd tell ya to come by, but you might be a ways away..

Steve

p.s. The Cats's have a 8/80 warranty...