First, make sure all the CV bolts are tight. Then in a big parking lot,
pull the steering wheel to the stops and drive in a tight circle, first
one way, then the other. If you have CV bearings about to go, they
should knock. under that kind of pressure. Next check the wheels - is
every thing really secure - bolts to torque. Finally, pull the drums and
have a look at the brakes. If all is well, the only thing left is the
transaxle. I don't have any suggestions there. Maybe some of the other
Volks do.

Good luck,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Chelsea, AL

Paul Guzyk wrote:
> I'm driving a friends 87 Westy, trying to figure out where driveline
> noise is coming from.
>
> There is a noise coming from right rear area whenever throttle is
> applied.  However, when I let off the gas, the noise goes away (or at
> least gets much much quieter).  Engine runs fine, noise must be
> coming fron transaxle, driveshafts, wheel bearing/brakes.
>
> Anyone seen these symptoms?  Where should I start looking?
>
>