Date:         Fri, 6 Feb 2004 13:21:44 -0800
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From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Noise from rear...
Comments: To: Charles E Clement/FWF/EXP/UTIA <ceclement@MAIL.AG.UTK.EDU>
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I have a similar knocking developing on my passenger side that only is heard
when going stright and usually only audible at night when traffic noises are
at a minimum. Is this a CV joint going bad?

In anticipation and curiosity I priced a new CV joint at the dealer ($237 +
$127 labor) and at a local VW parts place ($57 including a new boot. No
estimate on competition labor yet.) My choice if that is what it is will be
to do it myself or hire it out.

William


> The sound is a knok-knok-knok occurs almost all the time.  The noise gets
> louder as our Westy goes faster, but also when we brake (we changed the
> rear brakes in December).  Accelerating and braking seem to increase the
> noise level.  The noise is getting louder with every mile.  We think it's
> the cv, but we are unsure because the noise occurs when traveling
straight,
> which is unexpected..
> Thanks