Hi everyone,

I don't know if anyone remembers this thread about a month ago. I had a
vibration coming from my left rear axle on my 1984 Westy Automatic. I took
the van to a shop and they told me that both my rear wheel bearings needed
to be replaced. Reportedly, when they disassembled the axle, the bearings
fell out in their hands. So the wheel bearings did the trick. Nice and
smooth now.  Thanks for everyone's advice. I ended up taking my van to
Stephan's Auto Haus in Sacramento.  It was a great experience and I would
recommend them to other vanagon owners.

Thanks again,
Blake Heinlein
http://blakeheinlein.googlepages.com/

On 3/19/07, Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I installed a new half-shaft (2 CV joints, 2 boots, and shaft) on the
> driver side of my differential on my 84' automatic. At speeds over about 45
> mph I am experiencing a hum (or vibration) that is louder than normal. It is
> more pronounced when sustaining speed. During acceleration and deceleration
> it's less noticeable. Does anyone know if this is normal when breaking in a
> new half-shaft? Will it go away? Do I need to return it an complain? Is this
> a installation issue? I've only put 200 miles on the new part.  Advice
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Blake Heinlein
> http://blakeheinlein.googlepages.com/
>