Are you sure it's not related to wheel rotational speed? I had a noise
like that that went away when I replaced the rear shoes and drums.

Jim

On Jan 15, 2004, at 8:50 AM, Ryan Press wrote:

> I have an '86 Vanagon Westfalia and sometimes when I round corners
> quickly
> I get a funny grinding noise in the back.  It is very distinct, and it
> is
> either there or not there; when you hear it is the same volume.  Sounds
> like a tire rubbing but it seems to be related to engine speed.  The
> tires
> are the stock size and there are no visible signs of rubbing.  So I
> replaced the four rear engine mounts which didn't look so good; so I
> thought that was it.  Nope.  I checked the rear wheel bearings and they
> were loose.  Changed those out.  Nope.
>
> So I am thinking maybe it is the transaxle mount?  I can't see anything
> under there that looks like it is rubbing!
>
> Thanks,
> Ryan
>