Boy, sure sounds like a CV to me.  Were they checked as well?
bmc  :)
Ben McCafferty
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> From: "Greenamyer, William L" <william.l.greenamyer@BOEING.COM>
> Reply-To: "Greenamyer, William L" <william.l.greenamyer@BOEING.COM>
> Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 07:27:12 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: noise from transmission
>
> I have mentioned this before.  I had a noise that seemed intermittant.
> Sounded like a CV.  When the engine was rebuilt (both trans and engine
> removed), the mechanic checked for the noise and it appears to be coming
> from the trans.  Further checking (driving tests) seems to indicate that it
> only makes the noise when there is a load on the engine and trans (be it a
> light or heavy load).  The clanking noise is present to a great extent when
> going forward with a slight angle to the right.  The sound all but vanishes
> when veering left.  There doesn't appear to be any weakness or operational
> problems with the manual 4-speed on the 84GL.  Anyone have any ideas as to
> what the problem might be?  I am trying to get a feel for what I might be
> looking at before I take it in for more evaluation and possible repair.
>
> William