Date:         Fri, 13 Dec 2002 16:49:30 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Subject:      Re: squeaking noise from the spare...
Comments: To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
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On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, Stan Wilder wrote:

> Jeff in most cases that is the suspension bushings. Its common for them
> to either squeak in the summer or in the winter. Seems very seldom that
> they repeat for all seasons.
> In my case I know its the neighbors cats trying to get out of their nice
> cozy sleeping spot.

In my case I seem to have a squeaky shifter bushing, the one above the
fuel tank.  I've been pondering how to try to get some lube to it without
dropping the tank.

Incidentally, does anyone else have trouble getting their spare tire back
in after taking it out?  I had mine out once and that pan was a real bear
to get hooked back up.  It wanted to stop one inch below where the hook
would engage.  Is this common, or is something screwed up on my van?

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