Mine used to squeek the same way. To stop the squeek, drop = the spare tire carrier and remove the spare. Lay on your shoulder = in the open carrier, and you can look down the shift tube toward the = back of the vehicle, and you will be able to see the bushing in the = crossmember that it's rubbing. Spray some silicone spray onto the = tube at where it rubs. I use the little red straw that comes on = WD40 on the silicone spray, so it makes a long stream to hit the right = spot.
Mike Moery, Anchorage, AK
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.co= m] On Behalf Of Vanagon Man
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 5:27 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Squeeky shifter and squeeky front = suspension
Volks,
Here in SC the temps dropped in the low 40's a couple nights in a = row, and a
long with all that, a few new idiosyncrasies on the = van.
1981 vanagon, 4 speed.
First off, the shifter is really squeaky. It is like = metal on metal.
Operates fine though.....I greased it back by the tranny and it = still
squeaks! What is up?
Also, the springs or ball joints are squeaky. I figure i will = get one of
those needle things for my grease gun and shoot some grease in the = boots. I
can literally push down on the front end and get squeaking. = Maybe shocks?
Any advice is appreciated!
Adam P
81 westy (3 of them)
74 beetle
73 Transporter (at paint shop!)
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
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