Re: [T3] rear end clicking

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.net>]

> My lowered '63 notch with IRS has developed a heavy
> clicking noise.  It seems to be coming from the right
> side rear end, and is related to wheel speed and
> acceleration/deceleration,

Probably CV joints if you have IRS in there.  Check for sideways movement of
the driveshafts (in and out sliding is OK, but you shouldn't have rotational
(wheels locked!) or front-back, up-down movement.  It's not a big problem,
but get the proper M8 12-point bit for it - don't use an allen key.  It is
often an intermittent effect, sometimes produced by a change of suspension
loading - eg towing something or with more people inside.
You may find dismantling and re-greasing will make enough difference.

It would be worth just checking the screws on the CV joints aren't
loosening.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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