Hi Volks:

Many may recall my recent pleas for help to determine why I was getting a
rhythmic thumping while driving.

Several listees suggested that I rotate my space onto each corner - to
isolate the bad tire, if it was a tire.

Well, it was a bad tire - a Continental Contact with less than 10,000 KM on
it.

The dealer sent it to the tire distributor - who made the diagnosys.

They prorated the tire, and charged me $50 for a new one - the dealer wants
$15.00 to install and balance the new one.

Well, I saw scuffing on the tire as well, so I'm in for a $65.00 wheel
alignment in addition.

I've never had one of these done before - is this a typical price for the
alighnment?

BTW: Thanks to all the kind listees, who took the time to help me with the
thumping problem.

Cheers!

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"