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Subject:Squeak, squeak cure?
Date:14 Oct 96 07:20:50 PDT

Howdy -
I have been noticing a distinct *squeak* sound from the front end of my 
'80 lately. The sound is definitely related to vertical movement of 
the front end.  I can wiggle in my seat at a stop and hear it. While
doing a front disc replacement yesterday I was able to locate a
culprit.  The anti-sway bar goes through a rubber bushing as do
other bits and pieces of the suspension system.  I can see black 
residue (rubber?) next to where the metal bar goes through the rubber 
on a small portion of the bushing.

Query: What nasty things are happening and what can one do about?

Thanks all.
- Jeff + (2) '80 Westi's, '67 Sqbk, '64 Ford Crewcab, '87 Subaru 4WD
Grass Valley, California, USA, Earth
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