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Subject:Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Fri, 4 Sep 2015 07:44:56 -0700

You sure it's the spring and not a worn component? That was the case with my van, creaking and I didn't have much success aiming sorry grease up behind the dash.

Turned out to be worn pin and hole in assembly. 

Alistair

> On Sep 4, 2015, at 7:34 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> What do people do or use to quiet a creaking clutch pedal spring?
> 
> BT
> 
>> On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 5:39 AM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I agree with Jack about the Wurth HHS 2000 and have used it for about 5
>> years on various areas of the van.  It is really great stuff.  The only
>> caution I have is keep it off glass since it is hard to remove.
>> 
>> Harold
>> 
>> Harold Teer
>> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
>> Harrisonburg, VA
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 1:37 PM, Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> One of the best lube tips I've gotten is the use of the lubricant Wurth
>>> HHS 2000. Oops, I see on gowesty.com that it now goes by HHS-K (hope the
>>> formula is either unchanged or better). I used it on my groaning upper
>>> control arm bushings; sprayed the heck out of them, and it quieted them
>>> right down. I've used it around the house for various applications, and I
>>> like it. Sprays on as a penetrant, then sets into a clear grease. Rather
>>> pricey at $22.95 at GoWesty for a can as tall as a tall can of spray
>> paint
>>> (not at home right now, so I can't give you ounces). Wow, checked Amazon,
>>> and it's $45.00!
>>> 
>>> Jack Botts
>>> Columbia, MO
>>> '86 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender
>>> '14 Passat SE TDI
>>