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Subject:Re: Clunk
From:Eric Caron
Date:Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:10:31 -0400

OK, 

        I thought they all had a skid plate there.  I guess that is a add on for later. 

So my spare on the hook or loose bolt stands!

Eric 

> On Apr 18, 2021, at 11:09 AM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote:
> 
> Syncros have front mounted spares, or mine does and so do all the ones I've looked at, except where it's been removed, like mine. So I guess I was lying about mine having one, but it used to.
> 
> On Sunday, April 18, 2021, 8:05:00 AM PDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> What?  You can’t say until you test?  
> 
> Can’t put yourself out on a limb? 
> 
> Be brave face the list commentary! 
> 
> Or we can start to guess for you.
> 
> Let’s see…
> 
> To balance a left corner lean you suspended a bowling ball from the under right side of the van then forgot.  It has been swinging into the van making the sound.
> 
> You changed out your front spare and didn’t tighten the bolt so it has been bouncing on the hook,
> 
> Oh, forget that one you have a Syncro.
> 
> When camping your shoes were wet so you set up a bungee cord under the van and hung them there to dry.  
> They have been slapping the van as you rocket over bumps.
> 
> Sort of a self delivered kick.
> 
> Can’t wait to hear the real solution! 
> 
> It better be good! 
> 
> Eric 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > On Apr 17, 2021, at 10:01 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA <mailto:albell@SHAW.CA>> wrote:
> > 
> > I can’t say till I test drive tomorrow
> > .
> > 
> > Was a loose thing but now I’m not sure if it was the thing responsible 
> > 
> > Ab
> > 
> >> On Apr 17, 2021, at 6:46 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> >> 
> >> Hey, no fair,
> >> 
> >> What did you think it might be?
> >> 
> >> Real answer can follow!
> >> 
> >> Eric 
> >> 
> >> 
> >>> On Apr 17, 2021, at 8:20 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA <mailto:albell@SHAW.CA>> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> And good god it was a wonderful day weather wise out here on Vancouver island. Like a summer day, no lie.
> >>> 
> >>> And speaking of lying , I lay under the van and I might have found my elusive clunking noise source, drive tomorrow will tell
> >>> 
> >>> Alistair 
> >>> 
> >>>>> On Apr 17, 2021, at 5:08 PM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com <mailto:ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >>>> 
> >>>> Busy time of spring to get stuff done so we can play  with  our vans 😁
> >>>> 
> >>>>> On Sat, Apr 17, 2021, 3:26 PM Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com <mailto:jrasite@eoni.com>> wrote:
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> Eric thinks so.
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> The server is responding to commands.
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> gerry.vanagon.com is not listed on the usual RBLs.
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> From here, it looks like it’s working
> >>