My van - an 88 GL - has developed a weird "sticking" condition. I wonder
if anyone else has ever had this situation. haven't a clue as to how to
identify the problem to fix it.

When rolling to a stop, right at the last moment there is this little
"sudden stop" feeling, then when I go again, it's like the van is stuck
and can't move until enough pressure builds through the drive train to
break free that which is stuck or bound up. It doesn't take much to move
it but I can tell it. When it does break free, there is the slightest
"Pop" sound as it breaks free and then everything is fine as we roll
along - until the next stop.

The thing that worries me about this is that usually something of this
nature portends bad things later.

Anyone have any ideas about this?? A bearing beginning to go ( I have
fairly new CV's all around), or perhaps a brake? I have noticed on the
right rear axle stub that there is an accumulation that looks like long
packed dirt over grease. Indications of rear wheel bearing failure,
maybe????

Any input would be appreciated.

TIA,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver