In a message dated 98-04-24 03:12:18 EDT, thowland@PTIALASKA.NET writes:

<< Hi,
       I'm getting a clicking noise from my left front wheel at about 35
 miles an hour. I have an '87 Westie Syncro Camper. I suspect it's the CV
 joint, but could it be something else since it's a Syncro? Also, driving
 uphill the RPMs shoot up, but the van dosen't go any faster. Is my
 clutch going out ? Is this related to the clicking or could it be
 something else since it's a Syncro? I'm on an island in the North
 Pacific and there are no qualified VW mechanics to advise me.
 Thanks in advance.
 Timothy Howland
 Kodiak, Alaska
 '87 Westie Synro Camper
  >>
 Sounds sure like  a CV JOINT , and your clutch is for sure slipping.