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Date:         Fri, 2 Jul 2010 19:57:27 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
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   Probably mildly insulting to suggest or query if you have checked your
lug bolts for tightness?   So obvious, but sometimes we miss the obvious...


 I experienced similar sounds during a race practice once with my P-car.  We
scratched out heads until I figured out that no one had torqued down one of
the 12x18 rear wheels.  From that day on I began tying a piece of survey
tape around my steering wheel and only pulling it off after every lug nut
had been checked...Can you imagine losing a wheel at 150mph in traffic on a
race course?


  Also, you might look closely at your tires for bulges, loose pieces of
tread or un-seated places on the bead.
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