1986 Other Volkswagen Models Intermediate shaft bearing?

1986 VOLKSWAGEN
171,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DRUEKESWORLD
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'86 Cabriolet, 1.8L
Engine runs good, but when warm starts a whining sound. Have eliminated all external belts and components; power steering pump, a/c and alternator. Water pump, tentioner, seals and timing belt all replaced within 6 months along with all external belts. Use Castrol full synthetic 5-30wt for over 5 years. Sound follows sound of engine, in netral or in gear, idling or revving. Does this sound like intermediate shaft bearing to you? And, if so, does the entgine need to be pulled for replacement of the bushing?

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Drueke
May 12, 2008 at 1:51 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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It could be, does the sound change if you push in the clutch? Does it only do it in gear or neutral too? Can you isolate if the noise in the front or rear of the engine?
May 13, 2008 at 7:49 AM