Date:         Tue, 26 May 1998 22:01:15 EDT
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From:         SBate82659 <SBate82659@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 84 Vanagon Question...
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In a message dated 98-05-26 13:06:57 EDT, you write:

<< It makes this 'clicking' sound when accelerating. I don't
 know if this is a common part of a VW Vanagon or something that may be
 wrong with the car that is fixable. >>

Corkey,

If that clicking sound is coming from the rear, my guess is your C/V joints on
the rear axle shafts are dry and in need of lubrication.
Take a look under the rear of the van and locate the axle shafts coming out of
the transaxle and going to each rear wheel.
On each end of these is a rubber boot and under the boot is the C/V joint.
If you see any tears, splits or chunks of these boots missing or if there is a
greasy residue around the joint, it's a pretty safe bet that the grease that
was once inside the joint has left the party.
Check the archives for relubrication methods - there's a very comprehensive
write-up by one Joel Walker.

This is a problem that must be addressed sooner rather than later.
The expense goes up exponentially as time goes by!

Sam Bateman
Fork Union, VA
'87 Vanagon GL