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Subject:Re: Rear End Clunk
From:Zoran Mladen
Date:Mon, 8 Jul 2013 22:07:04 -0600

I second that...it is either a worn out shock or one of the mount bushings is worn out.

Z

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On Jul 8, 2013, at 21:50, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Check for a loose shock.
> 
> John
> 
> On 7/8/2013 10:06 PM, Kevin Gilbert wrote:
>> Volks,
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 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. :)
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Kevin
>> .
>>

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