This is classic Upper control arm bushings.

Cory

----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Fleming" <hfleming@MOOSEBIRD.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: Creaks in cold weather

> Our 85 Vanagon does this also when it gets cold.  Not sure if it is the
> bushings for the A arm, or the shock that is causing it (right hand side
on
> ours).
>
> I have not fixed it yet on our van.
>
> Not much help, but at least you know someone else has the problem....
> <grin>.
>
> Howard
>
>
> On 20 Feb 2003 at 10:28, Marla Stelk wrote:
>
> > Hello listees,
> >
> > This is the first severely cold winter that I've had my van in yet, and
I have
> > discovered that it creaks like crazy under the front end when its below
> > freezing.  Anyone had this happen?  I know my shocks need to be
replaced,
> > still waiting to see if the guy I sent money to actually sends them to
me or
> > not, but does anyone have any other ideas what I should look at?
> >
> > Peace,
> > Marla
> > '87 Westy GL Van "Morrison"
> >
> >
> >
> >
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