Is clunk noise speed dependent? Try holding the van at top side then
rock it side to side. Do this at each corner. See if that causes a
clunk sound. Since it's a clunk-rattle, worn or loose shocks?

> Just wondering if the group would have any ideas of potential causes for
> what seems like suspension loose sounding Clunky noises coming from below
> the floor (front and back). I am not expecting a diagnosis, just who the
> usual suspects would be.

I"m certainly no expert but given the age of these vehicles, looking
for "usual suspects" may not apply. e.g. on my '81, the radius rod had
worn out the hole in frame to an oval shape. The sound of the rod
shifting in the hole then slamming against the metal produced an
intermittent clunk noise.

Neil.

On 11/26/16, Rick N <vwfridge@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am a recent owner of a 1991 Vanagon GL Westfalia It has been very well
> maintained (I have all maintenance records since new, it was a one owner
> vehicle)

>
> The only issue is the somewhat nasty suspension(?) noises when driving over
> rough pavement, manhole covers, dips etc.. The PO said he had it checked
> out and gave me a quote for a complete ball joint repair. I have since
> brought into a reputable VW shop. This shop determined that the ball joints
> and bushings where fine, the only thing that was worn where the sway bar
> bushings (which they replaced). It seems to ride a little bit quieter but
> the major clunk rattle is still there.
>

>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick
>

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Neil n

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