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Subject:Re: A "thunk" from behind
From:John Meeks
Date:Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:16:36 -0500

RJSquirrel,

I think Bobby nailed it but will add that on the trans mount, you need to
peer at the rubber piece inside the cylindrical part. It should be all one
piece. If the rubber has separated, start soaking those bolts with the
penetrating oil of your choice.

John Meeks
'91 Multivan
Northern Michigan

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On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 11:32 AM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> It's not very loud, more of a "dnk" accompanied by a slight jar. It
> happens when I take my foot off the gas, feels like something in back is
> taking up slop in the driveline. I had the CV joints replaced about 10,000
> miles ago. What are my easy-to-check candidates for things like this.
> Before I take it to the shop.
>
> 1984, 1.9L, automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
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