You sure it's the spring and not a worn component? That was the case with my van, creaking and I didn't have much success aiming sorry grease up behind the dash. Turned out to be worn pin and hole in assembly. Alistair
> On Sep 4, 2015, at 7:34 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > What do people do or use to quiet a creaking clutch pedal spring? > > BT > >> On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 5:39 AM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I agree with Jack about the Wurth HHS 2000 and have used it for about 5 >> years on various areas of the van. It is really great stuff. The only >> caution I have is keep it off glass since it is hard to remove. >> >> Harold >> >> Harold Teer >> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX >> Harrisonburg, VA >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 1:37 PM, Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> One of the best lube tips I've gotten is the use of the lubricant Wurth >>> HHS 2000. Oops, I see on gowesty.com that it now goes by HHS-K (hope the >>> formula is either unchanged or better). I used it on my groaning upper >>> control arm bushings; sprayed the heck out of them, and it quieted them >>> right down. I've used it around the house for various applications, and I >>> like it. Sprays on as a penetrant, then sets into a clear grease. Rather >>> pricey at $22.95 at GoWesty for a can as tall as a tall can of spray >> paint >>> (not at home right now, so I can't give you ounces). Wow, checked Amazon, >>> and it's $45.00! >>> >>> Jack Botts >>> Columbia, MO >>> '86 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender >>> '14 Passat SE TDI >> |
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