popping/clicking noise

[nfpgasmask]

I don't I have dust flaps...

Bart

How 'bout a dust flap in the wheel well catching on your tire treads?


Good Luck.

[Chopper]

you know, the plastic fender liners... but if that's not it, I'm thinkin' CV time. I'd be inclined to swap both entire axle assemblies, than do the CV's themselves. I don't know for sure on our car(have not had need) but it is the easy way out most times

[nfpgasmask]

Well, I don't really have much to go on yet other than this sound. Driving the VX does not seem any different. No noises going forward, no vibrations, nothing.

Bart

you know, the plastic fender liners... but if that's not it, I'm thinkin' CV time. I'd be inclined to swap both entire axle assemblies, than do the CV's themselves. I don't know for sure on our car(have not had need) but it is the easy way out most times

[Ldub]

Bart,

Have you checked your CV boots real close ?

[nfpgasmask]

No sir, not yet. What should I be looking for? I have been underneath 3 or 4 times since returning from Moab, and I did not seen anything weird (leaks, etc).

Bart

Bart,

Have you checked your CV boots real close ?

[Ldub]

The conical rubber boots on either end of the half shaft (between the front third member & the hub (back side of where front wheel bolts on).
Check them all around for tears/evidence of grease.
If one had a tear, it might possibly make a popping noise as it rotates...that's about all that comes readily to mind.
Good Luck.

[Triathlete]

Turn up volume on stereo...no more noise...problem solved!