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Subject:Re: vibrating noise??
From:harald_nancy
Date:Wed, 2 May 2001 19:28:57 -0700

Jenny,
Slight humming sound when driving sounds like
normal tire road noise.
My non-studded m + s tires with a somewhat aggressive tread make that sound
on dry pavement.
Harald
'90 westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jenny Loerzel" <jensmiles2@hotmail.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 9:59 AM
Subject: vibrating noise??

> Hello Everyone,
>
> While driving my '87 Westy the last few days, I have noticed an unusual
> sound coming from the rear of the van.  It's kind of like a humming sound
> and I can feel a slight vibration in the front of the van.  It almost
sounds
> like the tires are rubbing but not quite.  It continues to do it even if
the
> accelerator is not being pressed down.  It doesn't do it, however, when
the
> brakes are applied.  Any ideas?
> Thanks in advance for any help,
> Jenny Loerzel
> Karma Rose '87 Westy
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