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Old 05-22-2008, 03:45 PM
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I have had my 2000 VDP just over a month now and have done most regular servicing. I still have a noise on the highway at about 50mph that is best described as a low booming rumble. It goes away at a few mph obove or below that speed. I would be grateful for any insight.

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Old 05-23-2008, 10:44 PM
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After more driving and listening, the noise is not as bad when I take my foot off the gas pedal and coast, returns as I accelerate again. I suspect drive train...maybe a U joint or something.. I don't think wheel balancing would be effected by that, anyone have a clue?

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If it changes with straight line load like that, soundslike a bad diff.
 
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2nd that
 
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