When our vans were new, they had little rubber sleeves on the parts of the
pop up structure which contact the body when the pop up is down.  They're
kinda like little tabs which stick down from the tubing.  These fell off
after about a thousand miles or so.  They proceeded to make a racket every
time a bump was hit.  I took little pieces of popsicle sticks and glued them
at the contact points.  Much better.  If I had it to do over again, I'd
probably use neoprene or something of that ilk.

So far as the noise from the rear suspension, most likely candidate is a
loose shock absorber mount, although mine has been making a thunking noise
for about four years now which no one has been able to find.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kris Estes" <krisestes@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: Interior noise, how much is normal

> Hello all,
> I am a recent Vanagon owner (88 GL westfalia) and have non technical
> question.  How much interior noise is considered 'normal'?  I spent the
last
> weekend cleaning and greasing the slide door which helped a bunch (door no
> longer bounces around over bumps).  Not really sure where the rest of the
> rattles and shakes are coming from (possibly the poptop).  I realize that
> the ride will never be quiet but would like to hear some general oppinions
> as to what I can look for to tighten up or inspect.  I notice distinctive
> noise when I go over cracks/bumps with the back wheels, sound familiar to
> anyone?
>
> Thanks so much!!
> Kris
>
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