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Date:         Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:02:05 -0600
Reply-To:     jbrush@aros.net
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Brush <jbrush@aros.net>
Subject:      help. noise from the rear :)
In-Reply-To:  <CIENKFGNDJPGIKOPBOILAECPCAAA.mwsnow@home.com>

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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