Date:         Tue, 22 May 2001 02:44:09 -0700
Reply-To:     wayout <wayout@ix.netcom.com>
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From:         wayout <wayout@ix.netcom.com>
Subject:      Re: inner bearings 0 other causes 5
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Whens the last time that the CV's were serviced?
Also,  what are you doing trying to take corners at 45+mph in a Vanagon?
You crazy-ass!

Jason Loewenstein
Marysville / Tulalip, WA
85GL


At 06:15 PM 5/21/01 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi, and thanks to all for the diagnostic tips.  I am more confused about
>what to do than I started.
>My tires are 1 year old with only 5,000 miles on them, and I think it is
>unlikely that they are separating, as suggested by one lister.  The tires
>are the proper load range, have no cupping, and have been properly inflated.
>The CV boots look fine to me, no leaks.
>
>Since I don't have an axle wrench or the ability to lift the whole rear end
>to listen to sounds, is my next best alternative to get a brake service
>center to look at it?
>Thanks, Jeff Hartman
>Juneau, AK  86 Vanagon.
>
>Jeff,
>
>I had a similar problem about a month ago, I got the inner bearing to
>replace it and found during disassembly that the axle nut wasn't on tight
>enough.  I got out my special $19.95 46mm Axle tightening digi-wrench,
>breaker bar, and a 3 lbs. Sledge and whammo it was done.
>
>Check your axle nut.
>
>Jere 90 GL 88 GL
>
>  Subject: sound
>could it be the differential?
>
>Jeff
>Get your tires inspected.
> > I was getting a rumbling noise before as tires were beginning to
> > separate. That was normally my signal to go in for warranty.
> > Stan Wilden
>
>Jeff
>
>Check the tires for "cupping". Run your had over the tread and see if it
>smooth or bumpy. That's where I found my noise in the rear of my 84.
>
>Joe
>
>Jeff,
>Try to lift rear end and rotate rear by hand looking for wobbles, looseness
>or
>noise. Axle nut may not be tight enough. Also check cv joints, specialy
>outer
>for loose screws or bad cv boot, most common problem with rear axles.
>Leon 85 Subwagen Westy
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jeff and Deb" <jeffndeb@gci.net>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 3:31 AM
> > Subject: inner bearings?
> >
> >
>Hi All, A few previous posts suggest a possible diagnosis for some rumbling
>noises that I have been hearing in the back of my 86 Vanagon.  It seems to
>be making a louder than normal low roaring sound on cornering at speeds
>above 45 MPH.  I have had brake work done, and had my outer bearings
>inspected, with no negative reports. Also, it seems to get louder with speed
>on the highway.  The exhaust system, that I thought might be leaking or
>contacting some object, is completely tight, and without leaks.   I tried
>the archives on "inner bearings" but timed out before getting my search to
>cover more than a year.
>
>Any suggestions on a positive way to troubleshoot it without tearing
>everything down?  Also, if it is an inner rear bearing, I assume that it is
>necessary to replace all four bearings, or at least pack the outer ones if
>they are not worn?  Any suggestions for the correct type and manufacturer
>for rear bearings?
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jeff Hartman
> > > Juneau, AK
> > > 1886 Vanagon