Date:         Sun, 6 Jun 1999 21:08:24 -0400
Reply-To:     Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Organization: Pre-installed Company
Subject:      Re: popping noise from rear wheel area
Comments: To: The Henrys <jch@VNET.NET>
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Jim,

I'll bet with you. My money is on the cv's. Have you looked/checked the
boots? Are they ripped? I repacked and rebooted mine just about a year
ago. No big deal. Your best bet is Ron @ The Busdepot for new boot kits
(includes the grease and new bolts), or new joints if yours are too far
gone. I turned mine around to get some extra milage out of them.

Good luck,
Ron Semko
Orlando, Fl.

The Henrys wrote:

> This is probably a a rhetorical question, but I need to gather
> wisdom. My 84 vanagon has recently started making a popping noise
> that seems to link to wheel speed and comes from the passenger
> side rear wheel area. It has been intermittent, goes away after a
> few miles, is worse under acceleration.
>
> My first reaction is CV joints, but what do I know. Any other
> things that are better or worse. If it is CV, then are there
> opinions on replacing the joint vs rebuilt axles.
>
> TIA
>
> Jim Henry
> 84 Westy