Jeff

Check the tires for "cupping". Run your had over the tread and see if it
smooth or bumpy. That's where I found my noise in the rear of my 84.

Joe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff and Deb" <jeffndeb@gci.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 3:31 AM
Subject: inner bearings?

> Hi All, A few previous posts suggest a possible diagnosis for some
rumbling
> noises that I have been hearing in the back of my 86 Vanagon.  It seems to
> be making a louder than normal low roaring sound on cornering at speeds
> above 45 MPH.  I have had brake work done, and had my outer bearings
> inspected, with no negative reports. Also, it seems to get louder with
speed
> on the highway.  The exhaust system, that I thought might be leaking or
> contacting some object, is completely tight, and without leaks.   I tried
> the archives on "inner bearings" but timed out before getting my search to
> cover more than a year.
>
> Any suggestions on a positive way to troubleshoot it without tearing
> everything down?  Also, if it is an inner rear bearing, I assume that it
is
> necessary to replace all four bearings, or at least pack the outer ones if
> they are not worn?  Any suggestions for the correct type and manufacturer
> for rear bearings?
> Thanks,
> Jeff Hartman
> Juneau, AK
> 1886 Vanagon
>