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VW T3 1.6TD Gipsy. Family in and gone 200 yards when there was a loud banging consistent with wheel speed but only on deceleration. Engine sounds good whilst stationary, no noise when accelerating only when slowing down whether I use the brakes or not. Real significant clunk. I've had the timing belt done and a temporary fix on a sticking brake calipers a couple of days ago but don't know if related. I'm thinking CV joint but not sure how to check.

Any ideas anyone? I have a very upset child looking forward to her holiday...

Thanks, Gordon

Yep, CV joint. Crawl under with a torch and check state of bolts at wheel end of driveshaft (ie inside trailing arm). Ten to one theres only a few bolts (if not one bolt) holding it on.

They'll have been working loose for a while. If some are sheared off. its possible (once driveshaft is off) to tap those little bolt stubs round and out with a punch or at least a long screwdriver. I think most of us have been there until we stopped using allen head bolts and fitted decent ones. If they come out and you can pick up or scrounge some more bolts, you can fix it in an hour or so.

Cheers, best I get it on the ramp in the morning!