Bad bearings rumble, bad CVs clunk and bang and sometimes make weird
vibrations. Squeaks are usually suspension or brakes. The brake pads can
bind or get loose in the calipers and make noises as rotor contact
changes. Replacing the bearings will probably fix the squeak but only
because the brakes are moved in the process. Check them careful first.
Remove the pads, make sure they move freely in the carriers, the springs
on top are good, the caliper pistons move and there should be anti
squeal shims on the back of the pads.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Robert Work
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:56 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Noise from left front wheel when making a right turn in my
Syncro?

Squeaking noise is coming from left front wheel of my Syncro after first
off
road trip last weekend. I went to Assateage Island National Park and the
Syncro performed flawlessly. We parked in a secluded area and the kids
played in
the the sand until their hearts content. The best part about it were the
looks/stares from the passers by. I don't know if it was confusion or
admiration or
both but it seemed like maybe it was the last place they were expecting
to see
an old Vanagon. Got home and pressure washed the underside thoroughly to
remove salt. Anyway could this noise be the CV joint starting to fail?
How can I
check it? Any help appreciated.

Robert

86' Syncro
82' Westy