Is the shock on that side securely bolted?

Matt

Dan Landry wrote:
>
> I'd like to amplfy a little further....
>
> I used the tire jack yesterday and lifted the passenger rear wheel up.  It
> seems tight, well in place like it should be.  The lug nuts all looked good
> and tight.  I couldn't move, twist or "rattle" the wheel in any way.  I've
> looked in the engine compartment.  Nothing seems out of place.  I've looked
> all under the rear of the van, nothing is hanging down, cracked or otherwise
> looks odd.
>
> Geez, the Queen isn't staying in my wallet long enough for us to get to know
> each other......and I am worried that if this isn't fixed it will cost big
> bucks sooner than later.
>
> Danl
> Bedford, Nova Scotia
>
> '86 Westy
>
> PS:  Last night was the first time that tire jack was used.  It was brand
> new.
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Skip" <flytrap@intercom.net>
> To: "Dan Landry" <landry_skidd@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re:      rear wheel/axel clunk
> Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:32:07 -0400
>
> Check your lug nuts.
> Skip
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Landry" <landry_skidd@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 4:24 AM
> Subject: rear wheel/axel clunk
>
>  > List members,
>  >
>  > Maybe there really is such a as thing as not driving a vehicle enough
> that
>  > it causes problems.....
>  >
>  > Thank you for the responses on the gas tank vent hoses.  I'll get those
>  > replaced asap.  Now for the next trick,
>  >
>  > Driving home last weekend from camping - a loud clunk started up in the
> rear
>  > and is somehow associated with the turning of the rear passenger wheel or
>  > the axel.  The noise is not speed related.  It will often clunk three or
>  > four times going around a corner, then stop.  You can sometimes make it
>  > clunk once by goosing the accelerator (while moving, it won't do it when
>  > stopped).  It sounds "free" to clunk away unfettered by moving parts, but
>  > only does it when moving.  It's not in the engine.  It does appear to be
>  > associated with applying the brakes, other thatn doing so sometimes makes
> it
>  > stop. My wife thinks it sounds like something big is about to work its
> way
>  > loose and fall off.  It can get quite loud, but also be quiet enough to
> just
>  > hear above the wind and engine.  It clunks at different rates. This
> clunking
>  > has no detectible effect on the maneuverability of the vehicle.
>  >
>  > Before I take it down to Jeff Hogue in Blanford, does anyone have any
> ideas?
>  >
>  > Oh yeah, I checked all the camping gear, and none of that is free to
> scull
>  > about, and there aren't any stray empties back there either.
>  >
>  > Danl
>  >
>  > Bedford, Nova Scotia
>  > 86 Westy
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