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Porche4poor Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:36 pm

When I approach 30-35 up to about 45 my car is making a "wumpa wumpa wumpa wumpa" sound. Sounds like its something in the front suspension. It never makes the noise about 45... is this just tires out of balance or do I have something serious? I never noticed the sound before and I've been on these tires for at least 600 miles. Thanks a lot - Hunter

JamesT Sat Jun 05, 2004 6:12 pm

Is only one side window open and no pop-outs open when this noise is happening? If it is, the cure is opening a pop-out or two. If not, you should make sure your front bearings are still intact before too much damage has been done to the spindle.

Amanda B. Reckonwit Sat Jun 05, 2004 10:39 pm

Sounds like you got a Suburban VW?

Volkswagenwerk specifically designed 2 different models for each type, 1 for mom, 1 for dad.
The suburban was for mom; low speed, to tool around town, pick up groceries, get the kids, etc.
The highway was for dad; higher gear ratios, leaner carb, fold back seats, get home speed.
I think your suburban is operating appropriately, if you disable this safety device, do so at your own peril.

bajaherbie Sun Jun 06, 2004 6:57 am

sounds like your muffer bearings need replacing. wcm and kgp&r list them in their catalogs. replace them asap or serious problems may result.

Porche4poor Sat Jun 12, 2004 6:21 pm

Hey guys, sorry I haven't replied to any of your questions. I've in the bahama's for the last few days - woohoo. Anyway, I'm not familiar about the vwwerks thing I bought my ghia locally and it was in "original" condition at that point. It's a 64 and I replaced king and link pins less than 3 months ago. I generally have both windows down so I don't think its that. Could somebody go into a little more detail about these bearrings and how much time I might have left, cost, etc. Thanks!! Hunter

Porche4poor Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:05 pm

I searched for that part on kgp&r... couldn't find it. I've never heard of a muffer bearing, did you by chance mean the buffer in the strut setup? Did I mention that it may be possible that I'm running on factory shocks, etc? heh heh



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