All the older rear axles tend to sag over time, VW strengthened the axle on the 16V Scirocco and later Cabriolet, these axles can be had inexpensivly at some dismantlers... Later, Brian -- To subscribe or unsubscribe, send email to scirocco-L-request@privateI.com, with your request (subscribe, unsubscribe) in the BODY of the message.