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• Heat, Rust, & Noise in VW's
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 18:19:39 -0500
  ...It might give you some new horizons on sound proofing your Van. RC http://www.shagadelic.org/VW/info/gmbulley-soundproof/intrir1.html
• mysterious thumping sound
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 18:27:53 -0600
  Hello, I have a mysterious thumping sound on the underside of my van which happens about every 5 minutes or so when I am...
• Blower noise
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 07:52:34 -0600
  > Calle Falleberg writes that his blower fan is sounding like a screaming > pig, and that's bad. Really bad. > > My blower fan sounds more...
• Subject: Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 09:25:24 -0700
  ...But the pump doesn't sound quite right while it's still in the car. What "screen at fuel pump inlet" are you referring...
• Re: Clicking in wheels...
  Historical mailing list
  10 Feb 95 10:53:00 -0700
  ...This is >not a heavy metal sound, but neither does it sound "tinny". > The sound my wheels ('81 Westy) make is more like a...
• Re: loud alarm sound
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 May 2001 18:45:54 -0500
  That terrible sound could well be your oil pressure warning alarm. You could have a faulty pressure switch (there are two) or worse. Have...
• Re: Update: Fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 07:48:48 -0700
  ...A test drive found that the sound was still there. > The sound isn't there when pump first turns on > nor when the engine...
• Re: Guess That Sound!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:38:34 -0500
  ...Guess That Sound!!!!!!! > > Somy 2.1 is making a tapping sound. My local mechanic friend says it > sounds like a valve. What does this...
• Re: Strange sounds from my engine
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 07:12:35 -0600 (CST)
  On Mon, 5 Dec 1994, Stuart Hutton wrote: > Now, I am beginning to hear a strange sound which I think is coming from > my...
• Re: Van starts then dies?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 19:47:59 -0700
  Sounds like you have a vacuum hose off somewhere, just to be sure check that the AFM is connected, but it sounds like a...
• Re: Screeming sound
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 22:07:35 -0500
  ...21:26 thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> napisał(a): > Found the Screaming sound; vacuum leak under the inlet pipe. Apparently, I > have left a piece...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:21:03 -0700
  ...Much deeper sound and less sustain or "ringing" after it's > closed. It seems like most of the remaining rattly sound when > closing comes...
• Cleaning Moly grease from clothing
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 17:47:23 -0700
  ...No more clunking sounds coming from the problem area-- (Yet.) It took the final step of forcing the grease toward the bearings to complete...
• Re: Westy Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:00:47 -0700
  ...http://www.shagadelic.org/VW/info/gmbulley-soundproof/ I have used butyl roofing for soundproofing in the front doors and under the front and...
• Re: Ordinary sounds of driving
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:15:54 -0800
  ...this will get you aware of what > another van sounds like and the other person will get to hear yours > and pass judgment on...
• The machine that goes "ping"...
  Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
  Mon, 11 Mar 96 12:19:00 EST
  ...Sometimes when I make a turn in my '89 Westie, I hear a "ping" sound that seems to be coming from the rear. It...
• failing engine mount?
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Fri, 24 May 1996 23:46:11 -0400
  ...I don't know what a failing engine mount sounds like, so what does it sound like? I assume it's either that or...
• Jerky too? Re: Fw: Speedometer Cable Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 02:35:12 EDT
  ...The noise > literally sounds like the cable is rubbing against something > rubber-like, which makes the "squeaking" sound that I can > hear. The sound...
• Re: new noise. help.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 14:59:16 -0800
  mys sound is only when going over about 50 mph. NOT when cold. mike, yours sounds more like a bearing?? -mp Mike Miller <mwmiller...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:47:24 +0000
  Muffler banging…….had this happen to me.  Sounds like it is coming from rear wheel but was muffler. Anthony Sent from Yahoo Mail for...
• Re: What does a failing water pump sound like? (Q 1 of 2)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 May 1999 22:02:11 EDT
  Waterpump going bad sounds like a whirring noise that gets more pronounced as you increase rpms. A small "tink" or whirring coming from the...
• Re: Wheel Knocking?
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:59:54 -0500
  ...No more sound. I would look into the CV that is what the symptoms sound like.. Namaste Stephen Fry '85 Westy
• Re: BUS DIED!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 13:26:31 -0500
  ...It > wont start again, though it does turn over fine and > it sounds like its > getting SOME fuel in that you occasionally hear a...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:47:53 -0700
  ...The sound I hear is a fast series of knocks (almost like a growl) that coincide with engine RPM. They sound like they're...
• Re: strange whirrrrrring sound
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:09:03 -0400
  ...1:13 AM, "Steve" <loudmouth_70@yahoo.com> wrote: > New 'rrrrrrrring' sound in my 82 1.9na diesel 4 speed vanagon. Looked > over the...
• Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:41:33 -0800
  ...It started to recently make a >strange static type sound coming from the Dash. Sort of sounds like >a slight buzz, it comes a...
• Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:42:28 -0700
  On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Matt Thyer <matt_thyer@hotmail.com> wrote: > �How is the sound quality from that set...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:01:49 -0700
  I used the Peel and Seal in my front doors and it helps reduce the tinny sound greatly.� You'll be glad you did...
• Re: sound deadening; play drums !!!
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 10:27:33 EST
  ...http://www.knology.net/~vw/vanagon/dash/5.jpg The tinny sound is definitely gone and the doors shut with a "thunk" instead of...
• Re: Failing water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:35:35 -0400
  Definitely sounds like the water pump. There are good write-ups on this online. Might as well change your thermostat at the same time...
• Re: horn
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:12:32 +0100
  Unfortunately, Internet shops can´t offer you the sound. The dB level is the best info you can get, but not "how" it sounds...
• Re: 2.1 engine clack or rattle
  Historical mailing list - Greg Sorkilmo
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:37:24 -0400
  That there sound is the sound of a worn out water pump. I removed the belt, started her and the noise is gone. I...
• Re: steering wheel scraping
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:58:24 EST
  ...steering wheel it sounds like its full of > gravel. > thats not how it sounded before. > is this the normal sound you all have ???? > > the...
• Re: SYNCRO QUESTION?)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 13:05:19 EDT
  ...what sound s like binding with a loud sort >of >"ping" "png" It makes me feel uneasy, IS THIS NORMAL? This sounds like a...
• "dry" sound from wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:12:13 EST
  ...Noticed a "dry" sound when simply driving,; its not constant but becomes louder when applying brakes. Going to inspect the entire wheel assembly today...
• Re: Sound damping product
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:24:51 -0800
  ...Has anyone tired this product and care to comment about its performance? http://noxudolusa.com/sound_damping_products/Sound_Damping.html Troy ------------------------------------------------------------ +� � To unsubscribe...
• Re: Speaker replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 23:03:09 -0800
  ...If one is out of phase, you may perceive the sound to lack bass notes and sound hollow due to cancellation of sounds present...
• heating air sound dampners?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 09:50:06 -0700
  ...I don't remember my '72 having any such sound dampners. Are the heaters on '68 thru '79 busses louder than early busses? Or...
• Re: Knocking sound in curve at rear inside wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 08:38:34 -0600
  Sounds like CV joints to me. May be time to replace. John Rodgers Marko Rosenfeldt wrote: > Hi there, > I have an '85 Vanagon 1...
• Sound System Suggestions needed
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:36:08 -0500
  Hello all and Happy New year! I am looking to start the new year off right by upgrading my sound system. I drive a...
• Re: Sound deadening and door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:18:24 -0800
  ...Saturday, January 15, 2011, 11:09 PM Sound deadening butyl is plain, but ice and water shield has gravel (like asphalt shingles do) on...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:25:33 -0700
  ...The WBX sounds throatier and heavier, and I can't say I've ever heard much in the way of that cheery whistle chirp...
• Re: Diagnosing those strange sounds
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 22:13:55 EST
  In a message dated 12/29/02 9:29:23 PM, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: << Diagnosing those strange sounds from the driver seat is...
• Re: Suspension Question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 05:29:42 -0700
  It sounds like (no pun) you could want quieter tires as a first step. There can be a big difference in noise from tire...
• Re: that pesky noise...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 10:22:28 -0600
  ~K~ wrote: > > Hey all.. > > Is it possible that brakes would make a sound even when driving? That's my > new theory (brakes).The sound...
• Screeming sound
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:39:39 -0800
  ...Although not immediately, but very soon a high pitch screaming sound is coming from the left side. I’m suspecting the new water pump...
• More cooling fun..
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 16:00:23 -0500
  ...I have an '88 westy that has the following symptoms SOUNDS LIKE YOU JUST FIGURED OUT HOW TO DIAGNOSE A BAD HEAD GASKET. SORRY...
• Moo sound from vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matt Brickell
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 19:49:19 EST
  Could your moo noise be a power steering pump? In cars where the power steering pump is beginning to show its age, this sound...
• AC makes screaching sound
  Historical mailing list - timnew
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:26:11 -0800
  ...It made a horrible screaching sound. Any suggestions to what this might be. It stops after I run it for a few minutes. Tim...
• Occasional "thunking" sound going uphill...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 3 May 2005 07:38:58 -0700
  ...I've got an ocassional "thunking" sound coming from the rear...usually when I go up a steep hill. I suspect a CV Joint...
• HELP! Coins in the laundry and Power Loss???
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 10:11:55 -0500
  ...I am having trouble figuring out where this rattling sound is coming from, it sounds like coins going around in the clothes drier, only...
• Re: Motor quieting material stuff thing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:20:40 -0700
  ...I keep these piled up on top of the engine > cover and > > they do a good job of keeping the sound down. Also handy...
• strange sounds flashing lights
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 03:37:01 -0800
  Hi Volks, I'm having a recurrent sound like clipclop clipclop etc. that I thought might be a cv joint. Both drive axels and...
• '89 Vanagon Westfalia Speedo Squeal
  Historical mailing list - Greg Clarke
  Sun, 6 May 2007 09:10:03 -0700
  ...I've had a new cable installed but the sound still happens. Seems to be more frequent during warm/dry weather. Of course when...
• Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 04:03:53 +0100
  Lets collect all these gearbox sounds and forward them to the VW Director of Engineering - (on a Friday). '..sometimes it makes a moaning cow...
• Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:46:18 -0800
  ...alarm sound. > > Which relay is the Turn signal unit? How might I test to see if a relay has > gone bad? > > The weird sound...
• Re: Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 10:32:16 -0400
  I put Dynamat in my passenger door before I knew anything about the "art" of sound deadening. I covered the entire inside of the...
• Strange Noise
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 17:56:40 -0700
  ...I may have only moved a few feet at a crawl, but this noise sounds like something spinning up very fast. And it seems...
• Re: Brake Booster question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:01:58 -0900
  ...When I depress the brake pedal I hear a very low-level hissing sound, coming from what sounds like the brake booster. I have...
• Re: knocking sound???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 10:25:11 -0500
  My experience was the same except the sound would not go away at high speeds. I would raise the rear wheel, turn it both...