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Date:         Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:16:36 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: A "thunk" from behind
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <4AF2FE10.3060202@gmail.com>
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RJSquirrel,

I think Bobby nailed it but will add that on the trans mount, you need to peer at the rubber piece inside the cylindrical part. It should be all one piece. If the rubber has separated, start soaking those bolts with the penetrating oil of your choice.

John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

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On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 11:32 AM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> It's not very loud, more of a "dnk" accompanied by a slight jar. It > happens when I take my foot off the gas, feels like something in back is > taking up slop in the driveline. I had the CV joints replaced about 10,000 > miles ago. What are my easy-to-check candidates for things like this. > Before I take it to the shop. > > 1984, 1.9L, automatic transmission. > > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) > Bend, OR > KG6RCR >


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