Hmmm... If I understand the sound I believe you are attempting to describe,
let me say that I am experiencing the same thing with my 85... when
simultaneously going down hill, braking, and turning right.  My brother (who
knows about these things) suspects a failing ball joint.  First things
first, though.. head gasket repair is in progress.

Dave in KC
85 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Marshall <earthboy@ROGERS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 7:39 PM
Subject: grinding and growling

> Hey folks..
>
> My bus has developed a nasty crunchy grinding growling sound.  It
> happens under hard breaking.  I just had the rear brakes checked, and
> they're fine, and the front brakes were done last fall, with new rotors,
> calipers, and pads.  Any idea what this sound might be?  Where should I
> start looking?
>
> thanks all.
>
> Greg.
> 82 Westy.