Date:         Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:44:23 -0500
Reply-To:     andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Funny clunking noise
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Hey List -

I've had a bad CV joint(s) for almost two years. It's almost comical, but
every time I start to panic about it I get re-assured that since the CV
joints in the Vanagon are not steering CVs they rarely go out.

Has anyone been stranded by a dead CV joint? Am I lucky and foolish?

AB

Joel Cort wrote:

> Hi Pam,
>
> How many miles has it been since you serviced the CV joints on your
> van? Can't remember or don't know?
>
> I would suspect the CV joints are the culprit.  If you are hearing
> the noise now, be thankful that this is just a warning and you are
> not stuck on the side of the road between Baker and Las Vegas or any
> other awfull far away spots.
>
> I'd say you still have time but you need to schedule a CV
> repack/replace date with your friendly VW mechanic.
>
> Cheers,
> Joel
>
> 89 Syncro Westy
> (with 10 CV joints - I hear funny clunking all the time)
>
> --- Pam Browning <pambrowning@WEBTV.NET> wrote:
> > Today while driving, I started to hear a noise almost consistant
> > with
> > the rotation of the tire.  It did not happen all the time & started
> > after about an hour of driving.  The clunking noise was similar to
> > the
> > tailpipe banging against the bumper (but not so tinny).  It would
> > appear
> > and disappear when I let off the accilerator or stopped by the side
> > of
> > the road.  Seemed to be worse going downhill or around a corner.
> > Any
> > suggestions would be appreciated; motor mount, cv joint,
> > transmission?
> > Thanks!
>
> =====
> Joel Cort
>
> Rochester NY.
>
> 89 Syncro Westy Multivan
>
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