Date:         Sun, 29 Aug 1999 10:22:28 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: that pesky noise...
Comments: To: "~K~" <maddie@INTERLOG.COM>
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~K~ wrote:
>
> Hey all..
>
> Is it possible that brakes would make a sound even when driving? That's my
> new theory (brakes).The sound is like  there's some paper caught on the
> wheel or somewhere back there

KaReN,
First try to eliminate the engine possibilities. Find a small hill where
you can safely coast down, put the transmission in neutral and turn off
the engine. BE SURE that you do not turn the key to the lock position,
as this will lock the steering wheel. If your van has power steering,
you will find the wheel is harder to turn, and the brakes will no longer
have power assist. (Remember, I said a small, safe hill.) If the sound
goes away when you turn off the engine, then it is somehow related to
the engine. If it remains, and seems to change as your speed changes,
then it is probably related to the wheels or brakes. Come back when you
have done this test and be sure to note any other details of the sound
that you can.
Larry