Date:         Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:27:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Strange Clunks in the night... (or day)
Comments: cc: Bob O'Brien <bobrien@CWNET.COM>
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Oops ... I meant to say ... usually caused by a restricted charcoal
canister.

Mike



Mike Collum wrote:
> Are you sure it's from the back end?
>
> I've known of gas tanks that suck in a bit during use and make a THUNK
> when they return to shape shortly after shutdown.  This is usually
> caused by a restricted vacuum canister.
>
> Mike
> Houlton, Maine
>
>
>
> Bob O'Brien wrote:
>
>> Hi Westy owners,
>>
>> I have a problem that perplexes me. After I park my van and turn off
>> the ignition, often about a minute later or so, there will be a
>> single "clunk" from somewhere in the back end. It doesn't seem to
>> affect the driving as far as I can tell.
>>
>> Any ideas? Thanks.
>>
>> Bob O'Brien
>> '85 Westy named "Goldie"
>>
>