My 1985 Crew cab is doing something similar...quiet on the straight, some
thumping in the turns. At first, I thought I had a loose wheel brearing..so
I checked the adjustment on both sides...mine were fine. I would advise you
to check yours, especially since you have new rotors...the bearing sometimes
need to be re-adjusted after replacement.

In my case, I have slop in the steering rack...so I need to start saving up
the $250 that the Bus Depot gets for a new rack. :(

Guess what will be the next illustrated tech article on my website!

TomC

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Marshall [mailto:earthboy@HOME.COM]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 10:11 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Front wheel thumping sound

Hey folks...

My van has developed a strange thump thump thump thump sound that seems
to be coming out of the front wheels.  However, it only makes the noise
when I'm turning.  I can sort of feel the vibration under my foot as
well.  Also, like most wheel noises, the thumping gets faster the faster
I go.  The van has new front rotors and pads, so I don't think it's the
brakes.  Any idea what thismight be?

thanks

greg
82 vanagon westfali, california edition.