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Hi Tom! I had a customized bug once, equipped with rear brakes from a T3. After some time I also got a mysterious squeaking noise from one rear wheel (something like "ikka-ikka-ikka...") after a few miles driving. It was very confusing, but at last the problem was identified to worn splines inside the brake drum hub. Regardless that the nut was tightened correctly, after some time driving the drum started to wiggle on the axle tap, rubbing against the washer, causing that squeking noise! Try replace the drum hub! Just 2 c... /Karl-Olov Sandin -73 sqb > -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- > FrŒn: Tom Cloud [SMTP:computerspace@hotmail.com] > Skickat: den 6 januari 1999 20.09 > Till: type3@vwtype3.org > €mne: [T3] Rear Wheel Noise, question? > > Hello all, > > I have a strange noise coming from the driver side rear wheel I can't > identify, hopfully someone can help.... (My car is a '69 Fastback with > an AT). > > It doesn't do it all the time. When it does act up, it makes a sound > like a squeak/clicking sound that is rythmic in nature. That is, it > seems to make it at a particular place in wheel rotation. > > I pulled the rear brake drum off and inspected for any strange rubbing > spots (the rear nut was torqued tight as it should be) and saw none. > I checked the CV joint with the 'pull' test and all seemed tight in > that area. About the only thing left would be the wheel bearings(?). > > If it is the wheel bearings, how difficult are they to change and are > any special tools needed to do it? (any pressing in/out needed here or > just simple knock the bearing out and replace it situation?). > > Any help/info would be appreciated. > > Regards, > Tom "Flamin' Fastback" Cloud > > P.S. I could also use an original oil bath air cleaner for my carbs. > Anyone have one I could pick up from you? (My FB has been converted > to carbs by a previous owner). > > > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/