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Date:         Tue, 13 Jul 2004 07:32:27 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Front end squeeking
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On 13 Jul 2004 at 9:27, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:

> > My front end is sqeeking since installation of > > springs about a year and a half ago. > > > In most cases, a squeaky front end is caused by worn upper control arm > bushings.

Yes, and a quick test is to squirt some WD-40, LPS, or similar penetrant/lubricant into each bushing, and see if the sound goes away. If it does, you can repeat this procedure weekly or monthly (depending on how much rain/dust you get) or just replace them. I found a spray can of dry moly grease was the most long lasting lube, but finally got around to swapping the UCBs and they're still fine a few years later.

Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright '85 Jetta D '88 Westy 2.1L awaiting 1.6TD conversion { This message sent by Pegasus Mail, guaranteed virus-free }


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