From experience:
Yosemite is no fun if your Vans broken down!
I didn't use them, but there is a mechanic up there.
Tony

"G. Matthew Bulley" wrote:

> You wrote:
> "p.s., I'm off to Yosemite this weekend. Neener neener neener":
>
> Maybe not, if you don't replace that belt first.
>
> Typically, the belt that squeals first thing in the morning is the
> alternator belt, as the alternator is under great load to recoup the
> battery from starting. It could be any of your belts, though.  (As a
> general rule), if one is squealing, and it has been a year or more, replace
> them all while you have them off. They are pretty cheap, and can make you
> stand on the side of the road if they fail.
>
> Have fun at Yosemite...
>
> G. Matthew Bulley
> Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
> Cary, NC     USA
> www.bulley-hewlett.com
> (888) 468-4880 toll free
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Pollard, Matthew [SMTP:Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM]
> Sent:   Wednesday, March 17, 1999 9:42 AM
> To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:        squeal when accelerating. New noise today
>
> Howdy,
> When I was accelerating away from a stop sign this morning, I heard a high
> pitch short lived noise. Could it be a belt? Or the clutch? I only *hear*
> it
> in first and this morning is the first time I've heard it.
>
> Thanks
> -Matthew
> 84 wolfsy
>
> p.s., I'm off to Yosemite this weekend. neener neener neener :-)