My bushings don't squeak so much when it's raining,
but it's getting worse again. I'll have to replace them soon.
Anyone ever cut a upper contr. arm bush. in half to see what they
look like inside?
I installed new ones only about 2 years ago, german OEM bushings, even had
them spot welded to the arm.
Only 25,000 miles later and they start squeaking again on the right.
Discussed this with a local VW mechanic. He told me that the bushing can
rip or tear internally, if one tightens the upper control arm nut, while
the front of the van is suspended in the air (like on a lift or jack
stands).
Then when you lower the van, the bushing is "pre-stressed" and
the rubber inside the bush. can rip prematurely.
Says only torque or tighten the upper contr. arm nut with the van standing
on its wheels.
I always thought the bushings were free moving, no limit to their rotation.
He thinks the rubber in the bushing can rip inside, and that's when they
squeak.
Any opinions?
Harald
'90 westy