On 13 Jul 2004 at 9:27, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:

> > My front end is sqeeking since installation of
> > springs about a year and a half ago.
>
>
> In most cases, a squeaky front end is caused by worn upper control arm
> bushings.

Yes, and a quick test is to squirt some WD-40, LPS, or similar penetrant/lubricant into
each bushing, and see if the sound goes away. If it does, you can repeat this procedure
weekly or monthly (depending on how much rain/dust you get) or just replace them. I
found a spray can of dry moly grease was the most long lasting lube, but finally got
around to swapping the UCBs and they're still fine a few years later.

Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D
'88 Westy 2.1L awaiting 1.6TD conversion
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