I'd check/change the brush/regulator assembly (or at least swap with another first). If it comes out like this: http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/a-cincy-2k%2B1/images/010602-113139-SQ-Z9.htm ...don't bother swapping them back :) HTH Al > I'm guessing that this has been covered before, but I did a > search and couldn't find anything, so here goes..