Date:    Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:12:39 -0400
From:    Helmut Blong <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Fwd: Squeaky front end parts

I have this same condition. I have been planning a front end update but
would love a solution in the interim. I've read a post ont he Samba that
suggests application of PB Blaster. I have been trying to eyeball
whether or not there is a possibility to inject lubricant into the upper
A arm bushings.

Any list comments would be appreciated.

Hi Helmut,

I have had some success using a spray grease on the upper control arm
bushings of my T3 that are notorious for squeaking/creaking.
Every time I did a service or was anywhere around and under the front
end I would hit them again with the spray grease.
It took a number of repeated applications but eventually they stopped
creaking...for the most part anyway. Occasionally they still will but
not for long then it goes away again. It was easier albeit slower than
replacement and I still have the original ones in there at 290,000kms.

Maybe worth a shot...literally ;-)

Cheers,
Steve O
NSW Australia
'92 Transporter WBX Kombi
'00 Transporter Double Cab
'03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck)
'78 Land Rover 109 Series 3 soft top ute (ex-Aust.Army)