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Subject:Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE?
From:Phil S.
Date:Fri, 14 Jun 2002 07:53:31 -0700

Ive got a REALLY squeaky upper wishbone, it started a
month ago. I have the new bushings in hand but I dont
have the time to install anything this month.

How long can i go on before my wishbone melts and I
fly off the road in a ball of flames?

Thanks,
Phil

--- dneu <dneu@NETZERO.NET> wrote:
> 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

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