Yes indeed, the noise is coming from the fact that you have not installed the seal/trim around the edge of the luggage rack. Ask me how I know! :) In the meantime, a strip of duct tape works to keep air from getting under the luggage rack until you find time to replace the seal. Don't wait too long though, as that buzzing can begin to remove the paint too. When you install the new seal- I used some soapy water to assist with installation, as it is a tight fit with the rack on the body, it shall eliminate the noise. Mike
> [Original Message] > From: Steve Gough <vw@EMRIVER.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Date: 7/26/01 10:41:18 PM > Subject: Luggage rack vibration > > I recently removed and replaced the luggage rack on my '86 Westy. Today, > at highway speeds, the thing began to vibrate and buzz with a noise to wake the > dead. > > I didn't replace any seals, just the tie-downs, which were rusted. At the front > of the rack, there is some space between the body and the rack, and I guess > air is getting between the two and causing this. The archives weren't much > help (at least the last two years, which is all I can get without a time out). > > Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, > > Steve > |
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