Anything else suggest it's motor mounts? Sure, engines move around some on
the mounts, but unless the bolts are loose there isn't anything to squeak.
How about belts? They are notorious for making squeaking, shreiking sounds
at various speeds, they don't have to be slipping either. An easy test is to
put a little baby powder on the friction surface of the belt, start 'er up.
Squeak gone?  Belt time.

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Williams" <westyvanagon@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 4:29 PM
Subject: Squeaking & Squealing...Motor Mounts?

> Ok...I'm confused!  I can't seem to figure out where
> this damn squeaking could be coming from in my 84
> Westy.  It's only random high pitched squeaks at idle
> and while driving...but when I turn off the engine, it
> sqeaks straight for about 2 seconds.  I think it might
> be from engine movement.  Should my motor be moving
> when I start it up or shut it off?  Think it's time
> for a new motor mount?  If so...how many motor mounts
> are there to replace...and what is the general
> location.  If anyone has any ideas as to what this
> squealing could be...it would be greatly
> appreciated...gracias!
>
>
>
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