<<Scott Snyder wrote:
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> Listees!
>
> I have just put 500 miles on a 81 vanagon westy rebuild.  Prior to this the
> van had not been on the road in 7 years.  The brakes are all new basically,
> new shoes, rotors turned, new wheel cylinders, etc.  I've noticed lately
> that when I travel at slow speeds, I will get this intermitent
> chirping/clicking sound which  sounds like it is coming from both sides of
> the vehicle.  I can touch my brakes (while rolling)and the sound normally
> disappears.  It does seem to be worse when I am cornering.  Is this anything
> should worry about?....Im taking it for its maiden voyage next weekend and
> am a little nervous about these sounds.
> Any advice will be appreciated.....Oh BTW, the wheel bearings have been
> repacked.
>
> Thanks
> Scott>>

Scott, I had a similar noise on my '74 1800 rebuilt GEX engine as soon as I
fired it up after install.  It turned out to be exhaust leaking out around the
heads.  GEX had stuck the original heads back on without flycutting them,
after I had returned the engine under warranty with a busted crank.  The heads
did not seal properly and leaked.

I hope this is not your problem.

Steve
'74 Campmobile
SKL Enterprises
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