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Rick73Super Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:19 am

On the way home from the All Air Cooled Gathering my '81 Westy developed a noise in the right rear, which sounded exactly like the noise that was cured by rebuilding the CV joint 6 months ago. The noise appeared when we were negotiating some flooded highways in heavy rain and then stopped when the rain stopped. Any suggestions?

Randy in Maine Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:59 am

Could it be a CV joint with water? Any boots torn? Did you re-torque the bolts recently?

I think I would want to have a look in there before it gets expensive.

mjamgb Mon Jul 18, 2005 2:14 pm

Perhaps the quantity of grease in the joint (s) was inadequate and until it warmed up again it was a little dry?

Wheel bearings tend to get progressively louder, especially when going faster or turning away from the "bad" side.

Mike!



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