Date:         Fri, 1 Jul 2022 15:56:00 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Success and clunk question
Comments: To: Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com>
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I so appreciate these tips!

I think I’m good.  Muffler was just replaced and the sound is the same before and after. 

But interestingly my muffler shop had not tightened half the bolts so I found them loose and tightened.  Strap was tight.

So, very good tip!

Eric 



> On Jul 1, 2022, at 3:17 PM, Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> When I had the clunk it was the muffler hitting the underside if the van.  Check your muffler straps.
> 
> Anthony
> 
> 
> 
> On Friday, July 1, 2022, 2:27:48 PM EDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> OK, 
>         Both axles with new boots replaced.
> 
> Took van out for a ride. 
> 
> After about 4 miles the lifters pumped up and the van ran quiet and strong.
> 
> O2 is disconnected and van is running good like that 
> Connect and running issues return.
> 
> Now for the clunk question.
> 
> Ive notice for a few weeks that if I sit in the back of the 84 I will hear clunking as we drive down the road.
> 
> It is not the CV joints as I’ve replaced all. 
> 
> All seems fine under the van and it handles great.
> 
> It also shifts fine. 
> 
> So what are the usual suspects for rear of van clunking sounds? 
> 
> Shocks seem fine.  And the van is on a go westy lift with very nice springs.
> Clunky thoughts?
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 84 Westfalia