Date:         Sun, 15 Sep 1996 01:02:16 -0400 (EDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         ERIC ZENO <emz@viper.nauticom.net>
Subject:      RE: Syncro driveshaft removal/Vibration

On Fri, 13 Sep 1996, K & K wrote:

> I only caught the last posting from someone who was trying to isolate a
> vibration in a syncro by removing the front D.S.. Could somebody give me the
> scoop . All of a sudden I've been getting a intermittent vibe. from the
> drivetrain. It occcurs at random right around 45 MPH. Pushing in the clutch
> pedal makes no difference. I had new tires installed recently, though since
> it's not a constant vibration I kind of ruled out the balancing. Any clues
> would be greatly appreciated.
> 
>              Napman
> 
> 86 Westy Syncro  122,000
> 82 Westy F.S.    119,000

     That Was Me.     By removing the drive shaft I was able to
     run the rear axle on jackstands. This would tell you if the problem
     is in the rear axle  or  drive shaft/front axle. Turns out that my
     problem is in a almost new tire.

     Your problem sound like a poor tire balancing job.
  
                Eric