My right rear has been banging for about five years now.  Might have just
found the source.  Looks like it may be the front tranny mount.

Another common source for banging is a loose shock mount.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Kaderabek" <todd@LARKBOOKS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 10:16 AM
Subject: Subject: Banging noise

> Subject: Banging noise from left (?) rear wheel-help needed
>
> We are supposed to be leaving for MD in the morning, doesn't look like
it's
> going to happen. We have been experiencing a banging noise in what we
> thought was the left rear wheel off and on for about 6 months...
> ---------
> When was the last time you saw your cat?
>
> TJK
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