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Subject:Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
From:dneu
Date:Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:59:31 -0700

I JUST replaced the bushings 5000 mi. ago. The originals squeaked when cold,
and they did that since I bought the car, new. The new ones, that I JUST put
in, squeak when hot. they started squeaking after about 200 mi. (Seems I've
heard that somewhere before. . . Hmmm. . . It was on Vanagon .com)

A book that I saw in the library called "1001 fixes", or something like
that, suggested putting in a grease fitting and greasing them up. Yea, I
thought about the grease dissolving the rubber, but what's the alternative?
Replacing them every time I fill-up? Maybe I could use silicon grease or
something.

I thought you guy's would have some simmilar experience. Thanks for your
help.

~Dan