Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
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”
>