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Date:         Thu, 18 Feb 1999 23:29:50 EST
Reply-To:     Jwilli941@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Hill <Jwilli941@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 86 Rearend Noise-reply
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 JohnnyD583@AOL.COM writes:


<< My 86 has a howl or growl or gear noise of something coming
from the rear  somewhere.  It is only happening when I am
accelerating in gear.  The tone  changes from loud to soft
depending on how much pedal is used.  No difference  matters in
what gear. >>


From that description my first reaction is to say ring and pinion
noise.


<<....was told by the shop that the rear end had some wear but
that it could go for years or next week. >>


Very true.  You simply cannot judge how long a failed or worn
out part will last.


-Todd Hill
 VolksWerks Transaxles
 Olympia, WA
 360-412-0948
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