Posted by Pegasus (IP: 205.182.54.3) on June 28, 1999 at 15:50:04:
In Reply to: Squeaky front end. posted by Mark on June 28, 1999 at 14:22:40:
I had the squeaky front-end problem on my '76 Mav two door and it turned out to be the lower shock-mount bushings. They were not worn but just "dry". A couple of squirts of WD-40 quieted things down until I can get time to replace them (just to be safe).
As for your tranny, I'm assuming it's an automatic. If so, make sure you have enough fluid in it. Make *sure* you check it with the engine hot & idling in drive with the parking brake on (and preferably someone in the car). If you check it in Neutral it will show higher than it really is.
Good luck with your project!
Pegasus
: Two Problems that I could use help with.
: 1 Front end sarted squeaking where should I start to look to correct that, if it turns out to be bushings what should i look for when inspecting them to find the bad one or should i just change them all?
: 2. Tranny trouble. When she is cold the car won't go into First gear or Reverse. She "pops" into gear after a second of reving the engine. This is an auto so I guess I am looking at tranny trouble could it be something else?