Hello Forum Members:

I am still trying to find out what is causing the loud noises on my '58 VW pickup.

I have a funny feeling that my problem might be swing axle issue or a bad wheel bearing.

When I am going under, say 40mph, I hear a DIT-DIT-DIT sound. But the sound does not appear to coming from engine compartment.

Does anyone know how to troubleshoot swing axle and check for loose bolts, etc.?

Do I need to take the rubber boots off both sides (near tranny and near wheel)?

Please help.

Thanks,

check the hub nut they can cause this type of thing very large nut and suposed to be very tight

I would wonder if dit-dit-dit noises could be something from the brakes that was loose inside the drum, and bouncing around.
If its a stock swing axle, taking the rubber boots loose wont tell you much.
There were lug bolts made for other cars that were the same as those on the VW, except a little longer. If you used one of those on a VW the end of the lug bolt would protrude into the drum, and would be hitting something.

i think axles may be best left to mechanics with proper tools. its pretty hard to do it yourself, might result to further
eurovan parts (http://www.vw-auto-parts-wholesale.com/eurovan.html) problems.