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Developed an intermittent squeak in front end.

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Developed an intermittent squeak in front end.

So I heard a new noise today, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, at low speeds, in gear or not, hubs unlocked. I had a bad vibration the other day when i locked the hubs in, but it was only at 70mph. Any ideas before I investigate this weekend?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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SOunds like you got yourself the infamous 1st gen cowel cracks.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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No, I know both of my cowls are cracked, but that only makes noise when I hit a bump.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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On my rc it squeaks when I have somebody in the passenger seat. In my crew it squeaks when it is over 80* outside.

But it sounds like you are familiar with the cowl issues.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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It never did this before, and my cowl cracks don't explain my vibration.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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From: anderson commiefornia oh ya you can keep the "change"
Originally Posted by Trooperthorn
SOunds like you got yourself the infamous 1st gen cowel cracks.
what is that
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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The cowls crack under the front fenders. See the sticky.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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intermittent squeak... your wipers werent on were they??

sorry no help so heres a bump...
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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hahahaha!

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