[T2] type2 Digest, Vol 13, Issue 3

[Dana Bussen]

Try spraying down the bolts on your shocks. Had a annoying squeak that took me forever to track down and that's what it was.

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>   1. squeaky rear end (Michael Howe)
>   2. Bus single cab restoration (Alex Brena)
>   3. Re: squeaky rear end (Richard J)
>   4. Re: squeaky rear end (Jamie)
>   5. Re: squeaky rear end (Richard J)
>   6. Re: Bus single cab restoration (accessys at smart.net)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 15:03:05 -0400
> From: Michael Howe <dedhammike at gmail.com>
> To: type2 <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] squeaky rear end
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> I have a squeak in the rear end of my bus that I am having a hard time
> finding.  Appears to be coming from either right rear tire or
> transmission.  Have recently changed rear wheel bearings with FAG bearings
> and Erling seals.  Have also changed CV joints with new Lobro and new
> boots.
> 
> Almost sounds like a rubber squeak and changes with speed of vehicle
> whether coasting, driving, under load, etc.  Also sometimes getting a sort
> of burning rubber smell once in a while?  Seals on CV adapters on tranny
> are leaking right now.  trying to find the vent hole on top to clear out
> and see if that stops.
> 
> Sprayed down boots on CV joints with WD-40 to see if bellows of boots was
> making noise.  Did not change.
> 
> Seems to have some play on those flange adapters side to side, but not in
> and out.
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> Driving me crazy, but noise is getting worse.
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> Any suggestions???
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> Mike Howe
> dedhammike at gmail.com
> 207-974-6651
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 12:16:57 -0700
> From: Alex Brena <brenaalex1 at prodigy.net>
> To: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] Bus single cab restoration
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> Hi i have a 1970 single cab that i want to restore does any one knows a reliable shop on the Bay area   I am on San Francisco California and why you would recommend it thanks. Alex 
> Brenaalex1 at prodigy.net
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> Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 16:07:50 -0500
> From: Richard J <richardhjack at yahoo.com>
> To: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] squeaky rear end
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> Crazy!  I was about to post this same exactly question.  Except mine is coming from the left.  I too have changed bearings and have new seals.  
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> Michael if you get a answer privately would you please forward the solution.
> 
> Thanks
> Richard Jack
> Lubbock Texas
> 1974 Westy
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> Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 18:30:59 -0400
> From: "Jamie" <jrivers at globalserve.net>
> To: "Michael Howe" <dedhammike at gmail.com>,    "type2" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] squeaky rear end
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> try taking your hubcaps off first.
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Howe"
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>> I have a squeak in the rear end of my bus that I am having a hard time
>> finding.  
> 
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> Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 17:35:44 -0500
> From: Richard J <richardhjack at yahoo.com>
> To: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] squeaky rear end
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> I took off my hub cap and removed the axel/CV joint and spun the wheel by hand. 
> 
> Still a slight squeak.  Same for you Michael? 
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 21:56:16 -0400 (EDT)
> From: accessys at smart.net
> To: Alex Brena <brenaalex1 at prodigy.net>
> Cc: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Bus single cab restoration
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> how much money do you have.
> 
> restoration is not cheap.
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> how much can you do yourself.
> 
> Bob
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>> On Wed, 4 Jun 2014, Alex Brena wrote:
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>> Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 12:16:57 -0700
>> From: Alex Brena <brenaalex1 at prodigy.net>
>> To: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
>> Subject: [T2] Bus single cab restoration
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>> Hi i have a 1970 single cab that i want to restore does any one knows a reliable shop on the Bay area   I am on San Francisco California and why you would recommend it thanks. Alex
>> Brenaalex1 at prodigy.net
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