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| | | Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | OP Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | OK I have driven all winter with it, but I can't put off fixing it any longer. I'm planning to take a 1.5 hour trip with my AWD Astro, with passengers. So drowning it out with the stereo is not an option this time. It was hard to tell where it was coming from from the drivers seat so first I removed the spare tire. Not it. I finally got to ride in the back, it's definately below the floor. Precisely about a foot from the passenger side rear wheelwell. Right between the 2 pockets that the rear bench latches into. From under the van the Right rear shock mounts right there, so I removed it (That got ugly). Still squeaks. I'm going to try taking apart the rear swaybar bushings and greasing them next, even though it doesn't sound like the noise is coming from that far back.
So guys, any other ideas what could be squeaking from that spot in the floor? | | | Re: Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 Festerus Vannimus | Festerus Vannimus Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 | pinion bearing ? U-Joint ? just guesses, but a start.
I had a squeak from hell on a old van, finally had to have a buddy drive while I hung out the side door listening, turned out the squeak was from up by the trans, a piece of metal was rubbing the drive shaft, but I swore the squeak was from the rear of the van.
Good luck and if you try my method, BE CAREFUL ! !
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| | | Re: Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 Vanner | Vanner Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 | Spring hanger ? Do you have steel or Fiberglass leaf ? My Fiberglass spring squeaked just before it broke !
Spray some PB Blaster in the hangers and the leaves ( if steel ) and see what happens
I don't need to be honoured by Vanning, I am honoured to be Vanning ! Supporting Vanning, by going Vanning In A Van ! I hate it, when real life interferes with Vanning ! Van Clan Plus One, Vanning since 1977 ! Ontario Federation Of Truckers (Vanner's) Ottawa Valley Vans I.B.O.B. Founder,Mixed Bag Truckers | | | Re: Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,182 veteran | veteran Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,182 | When does it do it? When you start moving, hit a bump ect? | | | Re: Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 170 member | member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 170 | I have to keep tighting the right rear crossmember 18mm bolts. Also on the right front spring hanger. Spray some PB Blaster in the hangers.Work the blaster back and front sill the bolts tighting.It works for me. shawnzo. | | | Re: Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | OP Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | Oh yeah, I forgot to mention when it does the squeaking. It's during bumps only. So not drivetrain. It's either suspension or something that is not supposed to move but is moving, loudly. It sounds like rubber on metal but could be metal on metal if rubbing just right. I don't have any PB blaster, just WD40. Is that gonna work or should I run out and get some blaster? I will check all of your suggestions, except yours Fester LOL. At least not while sober. | | | Re: Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 135 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 135 | I would check the swaybar bushings. Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 Festerus Vannimus | Festerus Vannimus Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 |
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| | | Re: Brain Melting Squeak | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 Vanner | Vanner Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 | PB Blaster is much better than the WD40 and will last longer...however having said that, either will work fine to pinpoint the issue...... so internal van movement when parked in a circle is an issue you may want to deal with before Lost
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