Unknown noise in back left of beetle

GWD68 Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 13 Nov 2003, 2:16 pm

#111391

G’day guys,

Hoping someone can help a novice out.

I have a 68 beetle which runs really well, except for one slight problem. There is
something in the back left that is making a pretty annoying noise.

I had a mechanic do a quick check, he said that he couldn’t see anything obvious that was rattling or making a noise and would check it out more next time he does a full service.

The noise is not really a rattle more of a grinding noise which comes and goes. Can sometimes be stopped if I take my foot off the accelerator.

thanks in advance.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Nov 2003, 3:19 pm

#111413

Hi there

Does it do it if you just rev the motor??

Does it only do it under load??

If it is "grinding" i can only guess it is diff/gbox/transaxle related

You have oil inthe box??

Futue te ipsum!!!

GWD68 Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 13 Nov 2003, 3:47 pm

#111422

Hi ya,

It only happens when I'm driving turning has no impact on the noise. Its hard to explain what it really sounds like, grinding is probably a bit strong. I will have a listen tonight and try for a better description of what's going on.

thanks for you help though.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Nov 2003, 3:57 pm

#111430

you are not confusing it with pinging or pre-igniition??

Could something be caught somewhere??
fanshroud??

Futue te ipsum!!!

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 13 Nov 2003, 6:47 pm

#111477

GWD68 wrote:I have a 68 beetle which runs really well, except for one slight problem. There is
something in the back left that is making a pretty annoying noise.

Check for mother-in-law.. that can do it.

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Nov 2003, 7:04 pm

#111484

My Son had that once.... it turned out to be the "C" clip that you squash onto the pin that holds the hand brake cable lever to the brake Shoe,it had broken in two and fell onto the brake drum..... and then grind grind... depending on where the clip was at the time...
Could be a worn out brake shoe..
Could be a wheel bearing...
Hopefully its something to do with the brakes-wheel bearing, and NOT the gearbox...

You do have oil in the gear box and no split axle boots....
does Your clutch pedal have free play?
could be the clutch throw out bearing...

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Nov 2003, 8:46 pm

#111548

maybe a wheel bearing.

robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 13 Nov 2003, 8:52 pm

#111553

maybe no tyres on rims lol