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Subject:Re: Success and clunk question
From:Eric Caron
Date:Fri, 1 Jul 2022 15:54:19 -0400

And, the sound is random but more noticeable on bumpy roads, and lower speeds as I can hear better.

ERic 

> On Jul 1, 2022, at 3:16 PM, Eric caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Oh, good thought, can you tell me the correct torque for the rear shock bolts? And then I will check those, no reason to assume they are fine.
> 
> Eric
> 
>> On Jul 1, 2022, at 3:10 PM, Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Eric, say more about clunks.  Random, irregular, rhythmic?
>> Does “shocks seem fine” mean you have checked that all shock mounts are torqued?
>> gp
>> 
>> ‘87 T3
>> ‘81 R65
>> ‘61 TR3
>> 
>> From: Eric Caron
>> Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 11:27 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Success and clunk question
>> 
>> Now for the clunk question.
>> Ive notice for a few weeks that if I sit in the back of the 84 I will hear clunking as we drive down the road.
>> It is not the CV joints as I’ve replaced all.
>> All seems fine under the van and it handles great.
>> It also shifts fine.
>> So what are the usual suspects for rear of van clunking sounds?
>> 
>> Shocks seem fine.  And the van is on a go westy lift with very nice springs.
>> Clunky thoughts?
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 84 Westfalia
>>