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Date:         Wed, 17 Mar 1999 21:55:10 +0000
Reply-To:     akimmons@PDQ.NET
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From:         Racer X <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
Subject:      Re: squeal when accelerating. New noise today
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From experience: Yosemite is no fun if your Vans broken down! I didn't use them, but there is a mechanic up there. Tony

"G. Matthew Bulley" wrote:

> You wrote: > "p.s., I'm off to Yosemite this weekend. Neener neener neener": > > Maybe not, if you don't replace that belt first. > > Typically, the belt that squeals first thing in the morning is the > alternator belt, as the alternator is under great load to recoup the > battery from starting. It could be any of your belts, though. (As a > general rule), if one is squealing, and it has been a year or more, replace > them all while you have them off. They are pretty cheap, and can make you > stand on the side of the road if they fail. > > Have fun at Yosemite... > > G. Matthew Bulley > Bulley-Hewlett & Associates > Cary, NC USA > www.bulley-hewlett.com > (888) 468-4880 toll free > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pollard, Matthew [SMTP:Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM] > Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 9:42 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: squeal when accelerating. New noise today > > Howdy, > When I was accelerating away from a stop sign this morning, I heard a high > pitch short lived noise. Could it be a belt? Or the clutch? I only *hear* > it > in first and this morning is the first time I've heard it. > > Thanks > -Matthew > 84 wolfsy > > p.s., I'm off to Yosemite this weekend. neener neener neener :-)


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