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Re: type3-d Digest V00 #248
Maybe it's your Voltage Regulator ,beneath the left rear seat a box with
lots of wires to it, replace it. (Bosch part )
Herman
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From: <Eadjtd@aol.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: 12 2000 01:22
Subject: Re: type3-d Digest V00 #248
> REAL TOUGH QUESTION. stupid ticking sound coming from left rear wheel
area.
> replaced all 4 cv's, total replacement of brake system, all new
components
> for axle-piece of flying dog crap still ticks! removed and reassembled
> rocker arm assembly, tightened down the heads-still ticks! only clue is
that
> a tappet was loose and fell off during rocker job, put it back on- big
deal.
> maybe the gap between rocker arm and tappet causes it to "tick" into
place?
> the damn thing ticks at the speed of the wheel, but it can be made to tick
> while parked, in neutral, and revving to 1300 r's - the ticking stops at
> about 2600 r's. the ticking can ONLY be heard from the front seat, AND NOT
> FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE! the tranny can be eliminated, cuz it ticks in
> neutral. many pros stumped by this one- I used to rebuild chevys and now
> can't think of a good reason why I switched. shoulda gone straight to the
> classifieds- 98% restored square- BARGAIN PRICE!
>
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