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Subject:Re: Rear End Clunk
From:JRodgers
Date:Mon, 8 Jul 2013 22:50:47 -0500

Check for a loose shock.

John

On 7/8/2013 10:06 PM, Kevin Gilbert wrote:
> Volks,
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> I hear and feel an occasional rear end clunk (sounds like passenger side), usually when in a turn -either direction. It is an 84 Westfalia w/ AT, not driven much for three years.
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> Several years ago I replaced CV joints, purchasing 2 "new" half shafts, thinking I was fixing the problem. No change, and the List suggested German brand joints over the Asian CVs, so I swallowed hard, and replaced Chinese with German Lobro. Same problem.
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> I'm thinking it's not CV joints. What's left back there? Wheel bearings and suspension? Pick one. After all, it's not your money. :)
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> Thanks!
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> Kevin
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