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Subject:Re: creaking from right side upper control arm
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:11:47 -0700

Creaking's usually the upper control arm bushings.  There's a wear check in
the Bentley but you can sometimes buy some quiet time with spray lube.   :)

On Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 5:27 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:

> Driving the van tonight, I noticed a creaking sound under the floor that
> didn't seem to be there before (or if it was, it was not as
> noticeable).  Seems to be the right side upper control arm.  I'll try to
> verify tomorrow by spraying some lube in there as best I can and see if
> it makes any difference.  I'd guess the bushings are shot, no idea how
> old they are.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>

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Jake
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