Date:         Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:09:28 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: New sound?
Comments: To: Roger Donahe <deedawg@GMAIL.COM>
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On 3/10/05 10:44, "Roger Donahe" <deedawg@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> In the interest of practicing some PM and listening to the sounds my
> van makes I pose this question.
> 
> I am hearing a new sound in my 87 Westy.  At freeway speeds (65
> MPH'ish) going downhill if I lift completely off the accelerator I
> hear a sort of low pitched rumble from the back of the van.  It's not
> terribly loud and I do not feel any vibration.  It doesn't exhibit
> this anytime other than freeway speeds.
> 
> Where should I be looking?  CV joint possibly?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> -Roger Donahe
> 
> 

CV, tran mounts, engine mounts, wheel bearings, for a few.

Quick check of the tran and engine mounts would be an easy start.
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