Maggie Dew wrote:

>A new acquaintance recently acquired an '85 Westy w/ around 123,000 miles on
>it. He asks this question (yes, I have given him the list address):
> "Our Westy has developed a nasty thumping sound in the last 24 hours. It's
>coming from the right front. Any ideas?"
>Any clues?
> Maggie
>'85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney"
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Thump, theump - most likely a tire problem. Ply separation is the likely
culprit.

Growl, growl - front wheel bearings.

In either case, it needs tending to like NOW!

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver