Hello listees! I'm starting to contemplate dealing with the issues on my new Westy and I thought I'd seek out the wisdom of the list before getting too far in. I just picked up an 86 Weekender for a song and it has but two significant problems. First is the brakes which just need to be gone through. This is something I could almost do with my eyes closed although I couldn't recommend it. So I've got this covered. The second problem I believe is a rear bearing but I wanted to get your thoughts. It's a very loud roaring sound coming from the rear that starts up pretty quickly once you get rolling. It's nothing to do with the exhaust as the system is new. The transmission (automatic) seems fine. It shifts well and putting it in neutral while crusing doesn't diminish the noise. But I don't think this eliminates the diff as a possible culprit. The noise is best described as roaring. I don't really hear any kind of grinding or clunking and I don't hear anything at all below 2 or 3 MPH. If it is a bearing, I've not been able to establish which side is bad. I'd like to be more certain as to the problem before I go trying to get the %#^&*@ axle nut off. I've not had this problem with my '87 GL so I was looking for some opinions or possible methods for diagnose, hints or whatever. Thanks. Jeff Warner '86 Warner Wolfsburg Westfalia Weekender (Or 4W, what a mouthfull, we're still working on a name. However, the kids have fun trying to say it fast.) '87 Vanagon GL Assorted other VW stuff PS. Anyone know a cheap source for touch up spray cans? I only need a little bit. My paint code is LH1V Savannah Beige Metallic (Gold). |
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