VANAGON archives -- March 2009, week 4 (#402)

Date:         Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:48:01 -0400
Reply-To:     greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: High-pitched engine hum when cold
Comments: To: Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi Matt,

No need to be scurred... First thing to do would be to check the
tension and condition of the power steering belt. nce you're back there.

Betcha it's simply a loose or worn belt.

</Greg>


Quoting Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>:

> Subject line pretty much says it.
> Within the past week I've noticed it getting louder each morning.
> Increases with acceleration.
> Also very loud when I crank the wheel hard-to-starboard to turn around.
>
> Goes away once warm.
>
> I'm scurred....
> :o)
>
> Drew, Las Vegas
> '90 GL "Blackbeard"
>

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