Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:53:58 -0500
Reply-To: Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@NETWAY.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@NETWAY.COM>
Subject: Re: rear wheel/axel clunk
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Is the shock on that side securely bolted?
Matt
Dan Landry wrote:
>
> I'd like to amplfy a little further....
>
> I used the tire jack yesterday and lifted the passenger rear wheel up. It
> seems tight, well in place like it should be. The lug nuts all looked good
> and tight. I couldn't move, twist or "rattle" the wheel in any way. I've
> looked in the engine compartment. Nothing seems out of place. I've looked
> all under the rear of the van, nothing is hanging down, cracked or otherwise
> looks odd.
>
> Geez, the Queen isn't staying in my wallet long enough for us to get to know
> each other......and I am worried that if this isn't fixed it will cost big
> bucks sooner than later.
>
> Danl
> Bedford, Nova Scotia
>
> '86 Westy
>
> PS: Last night was the first time that tire jack was used. It was brand
> new.
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Skip" <flytrap@intercom.net>
> To: "Dan Landry" <landry_skidd@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: rear wheel/axel clunk
> Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:32:07 -0400
>
> Check your lug nuts.
> Skip
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Landry" <landry_skidd@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 4:24 AM
> Subject: rear wheel/axel clunk
>
> > List members,
> >
> > Maybe there really is such a as thing as not driving a vehicle enough
> that
> > it causes problems.....
> >
> > Thank you for the responses on the gas tank vent hoses. I'll get those
> > replaced asap. Now for the next trick,
> >
> > Driving home last weekend from camping - a loud clunk started up in the
> rear
> > and is somehow associated with the turning of the rear passenger wheel or
> > the axel. The noise is not speed related. It will often clunk three or
> > four times going around a corner, then stop. You can sometimes make it
> > clunk once by goosing the accelerator (while moving, it won't do it when
> > stopped). It sounds "free" to clunk away unfettered by moving parts, but
> > only does it when moving. It's not in the engine. It does appear to be
> > associated with applying the brakes, other thatn doing so sometimes makes
> it
> > stop. My wife thinks it sounds like something big is about to work its
> way
> > loose and fall off. It can get quite loud, but also be quiet enough to
> just
> > hear above the wind and engine. It clunks at different rates. This
> clunking
> > has no detectible effect on the maneuverability of the vehicle.
> >
> > Before I take it down to Jeff Hogue in Blanford, does anyone have any
> ideas?
> >
> > Oh yeah, I checked all the camping gear, and none of that is free to
> scull
> > about, and there aren't any stray empties back there either.
> >
> > Danl
> >
> > Bedford, Nova Scotia
> > 86 Westy
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