Date:         Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:21:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Squeaky front end parts
Comments: To: Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@yahoo.com>
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That can't happen Gary.  Even if all the rubber vaporizes due to cosmic rays
or reefer madness or aliens the steel still encircles the pivot and will
retain the control arm.

But I agree with Alistair entirely - if they are worn, replace them.

My new ones have not sqeaked on either van.

Jake

On 9/22/06, Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >>The real fix is to replace the worn parts with new
> ones.
>
> I'd have to agree with Steven on this one! Just
> spraying the front-end parts and merrily driving
> along, ignoring the noise, can lead to an exhilirating
> experience - - imagine motoring along, hitting a bump
> in the road (in this case, a cattle guard) - - there's
> a couple moments of ominous silence, then your whole
> car begins a slow dip to the left front, and now
> you're on three wheels and hoping the brakes are going
> to operate in a controlled manner before something
> worse happens! D'oh!    :^0
>
> Gary
>
>
>
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--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com