I am not at the position financially to replace worn bushings on the front of my vanagon with 237k so I used PB Blaster Dry Lube. It will stop most squeaks when applied liberally to bushings on the suspension.

David Clarkson
90 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: colorworks@GCI.NET
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 3:34 PM
Subject: Re: squeaky front end

Interesting... I too have the squeaky front end, but I'm only at 107K, a
lot less than either of the other two vehicles mentioned. My mechanic said
that the front end looked fine, other than one worn tie-rod end. He's got
22 years experience, so curious if there anything else that would make the
front end squeak. I do have passenger tires on mine (soon to be replaced)
could this have anything to do with it? Assuming that these front end
parts that Ben mentioned do need to be replaced, what kind of labor is
involved, and how expensive are the parts? Is this a do-it-yourself
project or one left to professionals, i.e. any special equipment needed?

Thanks,

Troy
89 Westy
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