Ken,

Did you change your 14" wheels to 15" during the
colder climate?
My van (89 Syncro Westy - 14") was squeaking like
crazy towards the end of last summer and by November
(when it started getting cold) the squeaking stopped.
We will see by this spring (which occurred today in
Rochester 70+F) if the squeaks re-appear.  I do recall
someone on the list making note that after 100k miles
the upper control arm bushing sort of give up by
squeaking and need to be changed on Vanagons.  I
looked under my van and the lower control arm bushings
appear to be shredding some rubber so they may be the
culprits? ...
I would like to think that it is the rubber compound
on the bushings that is tired and the cold climate may
tighten them up enough to stop the squeaks.

To be revisited.....

Squeaky Joel
Rochester NY

--- KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote:
> My van used to squeak when going over bumps, etc.
> Since I have changed to
> 15" rims, the squeaks have gone.  My rolling radius
> is about the same as with
> my 14" rims so I can't figure out what changed.  Any
> ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> http://www.vanagain.com
> John 3:16
> Phone: (856)-765-1583
> Shop:   (856)-327-0027
> Fax:     (856)-327-2242
>
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