On Tue, 21 Apr 1998 10:00:24 -0700, you wrote: >My 90 Westfalia synchro has a loud banging noise when driving, timed to >the wheel revolutions. It is in the vicinity of the right front wheel. >Sounds like a loose chain banging on underside of fender. It is not the >wheel itself. Has done it with two different wheels. Worse going uphill, >and stops when the clutch is in. Getting worse. Starts after driving >awhile. Heat related?? Must drive 300 miles to nearest reputable dealer. >Any ideas what it could be? No one here has a clue. > >Joe Rutter >jo My Vanagon made exactly that sound when I had a CV go out on it. My local mech replaced it for me. No hassle... Doug |
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