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Subject:Re: Bump bump bump
From:Dan Lamb
Date:Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:38:54 -0500

Maybe tire has flat spot til warms up?

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> On Jun 17, 2021, at 9:37 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Engine and transmission mounts?
> 
>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 6:55 PM Skip Laubach <skiplaubach@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ‘84 Westy, new 944(?) CV’s.
>> 
>> I have been using the Van as a daily driver for the last week (25 min/15
>> mile commute).  During the first 5 miles a noticeable bump, bump sound
>> eminates from the rear of the vehicle. Not sure if it’s the CV’s, an axle
>> bearing, or otherwise. Only occurs when the van is moving so don’t believe
>> it’s the engine, but maybe? The bump, bump sound kind of dissipates after a
>> bit of driving. Thought maybe others have experienced same?  Please advice
>> and thanks!  Long time subscriber/infrequent contributor (but that may
>> change).
>> 
>> Skip (northern Illinois)
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone

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