Stragne sound from wheel areas

Check the bushes in the shock absorbers. They wear out and the mounting stud/bolt hits the shock absorber. Steering damper shock same thing but not so pronounced. John

I had heard a similar sound and just assumed it was a bearing going loose. I never checked any further. Good Luck and Keep that VW alive!

Loose hubcaps or a rattling in the hubcabs ? Is it a ticking noise ?

Randy

Yes, it does sound like a ticking noise. Seems to coincide with every bump, however small. Its not very loud, actually only really easy to hear if you put your head out or go past a big bus or wall.

This weekend I will check the bushes in the shock absorbers as suggested by John.

Joseph

PS: Hubcaps are off for now, till I track down the noise.

You didn't happen to just do a brake job or put new wheels on did you ?

Randy

Amazing to try to guess what is wrong without more facts. I am not even sure which aircooled VW the OP is talking about. Maybe I missed the vitals! ;-)

Is this a 1967 or 1968 Beetle?

This weekend I will check the bushes in the shock absorbers as suggested by John.

Joseph

PS: Hubcaps are off for now, till I track down the noise.

Sorry,

Should have mentioned, its a 1966 vw beetle (aircooled :))

Joseph

No, haven't changed anything with regards to wheel/tyres/suspension

Joseph '66 beetle

I was thinking the Z bar was bad or the bushings were, but I don't think the '66 Beetles had the Z bar.

Can you pinpoint the noise with your ear? Do you hear it in the rear or the front.

I agree with others to check the shock bushings. Also check the rear body mounting points close to the rear shocks. I have had to change those bushings on a few Beetles to stop a bumping noise.

Should have mentioned, its a 1966 vw beetle (aircooled :))

Joseph

If he had done a brake job or had the hub off I would ask about the backing plate... could it be rubbing the drum with slight flex/side motion?