Re: [T3] strange knocking going uphill under load

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 29 Oct 2002, at 8:37, Cody Andresen wrote:

> This strange problem developed recently with my '70 Fastback 
> (automatic)... when I'm going uphill under a full load (crap in car 
> with passenger), a strange knocking starts to come from the read axle 
> (sounds like the left hand wheel well).  If I let up on the gas, slow 
> up and then resume, the knocking will sometimes go away.  This ONLY 
> happens when going uphill under full load.

In addition to the CV joints, you should also check your lug bolts. The proper 
torque is 92 ft-lbs, which is NOT as tight as you can get them, but they can 
clunk if they happen to get loose. I can imagine this being worse when 
loaded down on a hill.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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