

| Subject: | Re: Sound conundrum - input requested |
| From: | kenneth wilford |
| Date: | Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:24:35 -0400 |
CV Joints? On Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 5:21 PM Vanagon Man <t3vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > Howdy all- > Hoping to get some input for things to look at in the search for a > diagnosis…. > > Over the course of a couple weeks, we noticed a knocking sound coming from > the rear of our ‘88 Westy (2.1 WB) > > At the time, it occurred typically when turning, so the initial assumption > (mechanic concurred) was the bearings needed to be replaced. > While they did, it turns out that wasn’t the source of the sound (lucky > there). > > It’s a variable knocking sound that happens under load when the > accelerator is engaged. > ATF is full, as is gear oil. > > Any suggestions are welcome! > > Cheers! > > Matt > Missoula, MT > ‘88 Westy, “Ragnar LoafBrick” >
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