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Subject:Re: Squeaks, etc.
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Mon, 2 Aug 2004 22:19:49 -0500

That's it, you hit right on it.
Some suspensions squeak in cold weather and some squeak in hot weather.
Even with all new suspension parts I still had squeaks.

Stan Wilder
www.engineceramics.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Gilbert" <kggilbert@MYACTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 10:14 PM
Subject: Squeaks, etc.

> Listees,
> I have a  couple of issues to resolve with my '84 Westy, and would like
some
> input.
> 1. The front end squeaks and groans loudly, usually on hot days. The
problem
> is not as noticeable in cool weather. Bushings, ball joints, or some other
> mysterious suspension part? I replaced the shocks about three years ago.
> 2. I mangled the (once-)flexible copper circuit in the dash last year.
> Night-time driving is more of an adventure now.
> Thanks for your advice.
> Kevin
> '84 Westfalia
> '88 Saab 900 (anybody want it?)