Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 09:40:21 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net>
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From: John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net>
Subject: Re: help. noise from the rear :)
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If you are getting a "clunk - clunk - clunk" in tight turns I would vote for
a CV problem. Get out in a parking lot and make some right and left turns with
the steering wheel at the stops. If it's the CV it will definitely let you
know. The clunking will be pronounced. CV clunking won't normally occur if you
are traveling in a straight line.....unless you are approaching imminent
bearing failure.
If you are getting a "clinking" or "clunking" sound when slowing in a straight
line, especially if the stop is brisk but not a wheel squeeler, then it is
probably in the brake.
Three months ago I had all the CV's cleaned and greased while my machine was
in for an engine change. Brakes were adjusted at that time, and a while later
such a sound developed in the right rear wheel. I just had it over to my main
mechanic to check it out and after driving around with him a good bit he
concluded the noise was from the brake, not the CV. Will be back to him
shortly to have the wheel pulled and the brake inspected.
So unless you need to have the CV's pulled, cleaned and greased, and new boots
installed, you would be ahead of the game to have the brakes inspected first.
Just my opinion.
John Rodgers
88GL Driver
John Brush wrote:
> I thought I might inquire of those of you who are so well versed in
> troubleshooting over the internet.
>
> Mine is an 81 transporter, 200K +
>
> When moving at very slow speeds, like in a parking lot, or looking for
> that perfect camp site, I sometimes hear a noise that appears to come from
> the left rear wheel. The sound is just as if there is a marble inside the
> hub cap. Clink, clink, and the rate increases and decreases with the
> speed. It is so pronounced that as I slow down, the clink slows in rythmn,
> and as I come to a stop, I get the one.... last...... clink. Just like if
> it was a marble :)
>
> If its there as driving speeds, I cannot hear it. I assume it is, but the
> road noises make it impossible to tell. It is not always there, usually
> after a long drive. I took the wheel off and checked the bearings for
> slop, and looked for anything obvious and found nothing unusual. I have
> not put the whole beast on jackstands and turned the wheels freely. Maybe
> over the weekend.
>
> I am just wondering if anyone more familiar than I am with the transaxle
> might want to venture a guess, or give me something I could test.
>
> Much obliged for any advice.
>
> Regards from Utah,
>
> John
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