> Our 87 Syncro developed a serious front C/V joint tick after I foolishly
> tourqed the wheels to final tightness, wheel up, one wheel at a time, while
> rotating tires (never monkey wrench with only 4 hours of sleep!). With the
> handbrake applied, wheel blocks etc. the rear wheels obviously wouldn't
> turn but in retrospect I think the front ones should have.
>
My '87 Syncro Westfalia also developed a front C/V joint tick after I
took the snow tires off. Did I do something wrong?
Also heard a loud screech at start up, but it went away. Did I spin the
bearing?
The way it looks now I need C/V joint,  starter, clutch, muffler and
cat. Hope the noise was related to the above.
We put 7500 miles on her last year going up and down the Alcan with few
problems. So now it's time for some work.
Thanks for the info.
Timothy
'87 Syncro Westfaila
Kodiak,Alaska