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Date:         Thu, 15 Jul 2004 19:08:53 -0700
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon motor mounts chirping?
Comments: To: Jim Heissenbuttel <jim@HEISSENBUTTEL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <722ED6CF-D6B7-11D8-8D54-000A95B49766@heissenbuttel.com>
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--- Jim Heissenbuttel <jim@HEISSENBUTTEL.COM> wrote:
> For a long time now (and I guess I'm just used to it) I have
> had a
> slight but consistent chirping (think: baby chickens) noise
> coming from
> the engine compartment.


The noise you're describing sounds just like worn or perhaps
overtightened drive belts.  I'd spray some WD40 on the just to
see if things quieten down.  It could also be a cracked
alternator mount or a missing bolt.  Check anything attached to
a drive belt.






=====
Chris S.'85 Westy Camel -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/camel/ '84 Westy Hershey -> http://www.knology.net/~vwghost/hershey/ '01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg
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