Rattle from the rear???
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:50 am
This spring when I pull the van out of hibernation I will do the usual maintenance. One issue that I feel is in need of attention is a rattle that I have had for years.
I best describe it as gravel in the hub caps. No it is not gravel in the caps, I did check. I notice it when I am in an area that I can get an echo from ( parking ramp, mnt roads along bluffs........). It is only present when coasting. If I give it the slightest bit of gas, added torque, it goes away. Because of this torque constant I believe that it is drive train related.
Some time ago when I had the tranny out I did a visual inspection of the cv's and all checked out good. I did check them for any excessive play and all was tight. What inspection I was able to do on the tranny was rotate via flange, in all gears, and all seemed smooth and quiet.
I do not recall if this happens in gear or if it can be heard in neutral. If it was only in gear I would suspect transmission internals. Would this be a correct assumtion? Rear wheel bearing seemed tight and smooth when wheel is lifted and spun.
What should I look into first?
82 Vanagon
manual
2 ltr.
I best describe it as gravel in the hub caps. No it is not gravel in the caps, I did check. I notice it when I am in an area that I can get an echo from ( parking ramp, mnt roads along bluffs........). It is only present when coasting. If I give it the slightest bit of gas, added torque, it goes away. Because of this torque constant I believe that it is drive train related.
Some time ago when I had the tranny out I did a visual inspection of the cv's and all checked out good. I did check them for any excessive play and all was tight. What inspection I was able to do on the tranny was rotate via flange, in all gears, and all seemed smooth and quiet.
I do not recall if this happens in gear or if it can be heard in neutral. If it was only in gear I would suspect transmission internals. Would this be a correct assumtion? Rear wheel bearing seemed tight and smooth when wheel is lifted and spun.
What should I look into first?
82 Vanagon
manual
2 ltr.