Date:         Sat, 4 Jul 1998 09:25:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Scott P Johnson <beauxart@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Scott P Johnson <beauxart@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      86 front squeaks and alternator whines
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com

I'm new to the list, with an 86 GL and nearly 200,000 miles (2nd owner).
I've owned a number of 70's models, which I was pretty good at fixing
problems when they arose, but this one has run so well -- 50,000 miles in
less than 2 years -- that I've only been into it for the regular things.

# 1 Question: The front end is noisy/squeaky whenever climbing in or out
and going over small bumps. It is more irritating than anything.... It
used to be in the passenger side only, now both. I tried spraying lube in
there in different places, but never eliminated (or reduced) the noise.
The shocks seem to be in good condition.

# 2 Question: We live in South Bend, IN, and recently drove to
Albuquerque. Halfway through Nebraska the alternator breathed its last.
Fortunately, a Grand Island auto parts store had a rebuilt in stock
(WOW!) and I installed it. But the thing whines so much; it has more than
doubled the noise coming from the engine compartment. (Can you tell
noises irritate me?) Is this to be expected? BTW, I have air conditioning
and so I have the heftier alternator. It seems to work fine, though; the
air continues to work well.

Suggestions welcome.

Scott

                 I wish I were half the man I wish I were.

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