I'd say 'yes' and I'd also say there is No Substitue for Dissasembly and
Inspection.
Followed by proper treatment.

perhaps you might like the idea of maknig a very tiny , ultra-mini slit in
the CV boot, and use that spot to spray motorcycle chain lube into to lube
the CV joint generously.    And seal the tiny incesion back up.
scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kip Jacob" <kip.jacob@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:45 AM
Subject: '83 Air Cooled 'ASI Conversion' rear end clunk

> Hi
>
> As the Jacob Family Campster "Alivan" leaves its home base in
> beautiful Sedro-Woolley and travels the highways and byways of the
> Pacific Northwest on occasion a clunk - clunk noise is heard from the
> rear end.
>
> I have searched the archives and the consensus of the search is worn CV
> joints.
>
> The noise comes and goes. When I grab a drive shaft; after stopping
> the van of course, and push and pull it a couple of times towards the
> wheel then transaxle the noise goes away and will not return for
> hundreds of miles. Does this jive with worn CV joints? Thanks for any
> insights and advice.
>
> Regards
>
> Kip Jacob