On Tue, 21 Apr 1998 10:00:24 -0700, you wrote:

>My  90 Westfalia synchro has a loud banging noise when driving, timed to
>the wheel revolutions. It is in the vicinity of the right front wheel.
>Sounds like a loose chain banging on underside of fender. It is not the
>wheel itself.  Has done it with two different wheels. Worse going uphill,
>and stops when the clutch is in. Getting worse. Starts after driving
>awhile. Heat related?? Must drive 300 miles to nearest reputable dealer.
>Any ideas what it could be? No one here has a clue.
>
>Joe Rutter
>jo

My Vanagon made exactly that sound when I had a CV go out on it. My
local mech replaced it for me. No hassle...

Doug