Passenger side wheel bearing.  When I looked at everything the first time I
was looking at everything except the wheel bearings because there were no
other indications of wheel bearing. Also the tires were off of the vehicle.
A first check and spin and shake seemed okay.

But if I do rapid shake on that side with the wheel still on I actually get
the same feel I get in the steering wheel.  Removed the tire and checked at
the rotor.  The play is so slight you cant really feel it with the tire off.
The trick was the check with the tire still on.  Means I should have time to
procrastinate on that one (I hope).

Change in way I laying under the van also told me I need to think about new
shocks as well.

Thanks for the suggestions.
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On 10/19/04 1:30 PM, "Dave Brunger" <dbrunger@riverside.k12.pa.us> wrote:

> Has the Van been parked for a little bit of time?  If so check the wheel
> bearings... this happened to me... after sitting (and the old grease not
> protecting as well) the bearings rusted and pitted the hub, and bearings
> made a slight grinding when going around a corner... the grinding sound
> could also be your brakes rubbing if your wheel bearings are not
> properly tightened.
> 
> I would check your wheel bearings anyway (easy enough to do) and a good
> maintenance thing to do!
> 
> Dave Brunger   
> poop on poop brown 84
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jimt [mailto:wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 2:12 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Rattle I cant find
> 
> There is a slight rattle feel in the steering wheel that is slightly
> more
> noticable if I put slight pressure to right turn.  I have been under the
> van
> trying to find what is getting worn but cant locate it.
> 
> Need some suggestions of where to look.  I am overlooking something or
> not
> looking at it correctly.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> ****************************************
> jimt
> Planned insanity is best.
> Remember that sanity is optional.
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> http://www.westydriver.com
> 
>