Scott, the best scenario I can think of is that you might not have tightened
down your cv joints enough, and one is getting loose.  Other than that
I wouldn't know...

        Gary

On Fri, 27 Nov 1998, Scott Snyder wrote:
> I have an 81 Westy which has approx. 1,000 miles on a new motor (which I
> installed).  I took it on its first trip, approx. 500 miles, and it ran
> great until I was coming home (the last 10 miles) and noticed this noise
> coming from the rear end.  The noise is a clanking, clunking sound and seems
> to get worse  when the vehicle is under stress i.e., going up a hill or
> driveway.  Also, when I push the clutch in, the noise disappears.  When the
> motor was out I put in a new slave cylinder and T/O bearing. I am totally
> stumped as to where this sound is coming from........I hope it doesnt have
> something to do with end play or the pressure plate.  I am not sure I have
> the time or energy to drop the engine again!!!
>
> Please, any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Scott
>

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Gary Shea                                       shea@xmission.com
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