Don't forget the tires. They can make a lot of noise, too, and are very
sensitive to whether you're applying power to the wheels or not.
Jim

On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 1:37 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:

> 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?
>>
>>
>>