i have a very annoying squeaking noise which is more audible when going slowly. No knocking noises when going over bumps but a squeaking sound.
i assumed it was the rear arb but on inspection its fine.
The bounce test produced the same sound eminating from the rear pas side.
i jacked it up and spun the rear pas wheel and although its not rubbing on anything its squeaking like hell!
is this suspension related? I thought originally yes but when jacked up it makes the same noise that appeared on bounce test..
any help?
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Re: squeaking
Brake dust shield?
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Re: squeaking
Yes to the nut but will check tomorrow again.
Brake dust shields removed.
When I turned wheel by hand sounded like driveshaft was clonking.
If the shock was gone that would comprimise the handling wouldn't it?!
Brake dust shields removed.
When I turned wheel by hand sounded like driveshaft was clonking.
If the shock was gone that would comprimise the handling wouldn't it?!
Re: squeaking
How are your CV boots?
You've not got a dry / knackered CV have you?
You've not got a dry / knackered CV have you?
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Re: squeaking
quite possibly as ive had a driveshaft issue for a while.
but at 10mph and less when coming to a stand still sounds like the car is falling to bits at the back
but at 10mph and less when coming to a stand still sounds like the car is falling to bits at the back
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Re: squeaking
now got a clunking noise but sounds to hollow to be a ball joint
Re: squeaking
Have you had the rear bearings done?
I had similar issues with a Mk2 (same noise as you and squeaked on the bounce test) and thought it was the bushes. I checked the 30mm driveshaft nut and it had come loose, this in turn ballsed up the bearings I think.
I had similar issues with a Mk2 (same noise as you and squeaked on the bounce test) and thought it was the bushes. I checked the 30mm driveshaft nut and it had come loose, this in turn ballsed up the bearings I think.
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Re: squeaking
hello mate, yes the bearings have been done.
will check nut as soon as i get home !!
will check nut as soon as i get home !!
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Re: squeaking
Well found two problems:
1. Wheel bearing is gunked up inside as took driveshaft, caliper n pads off and it still made a noise. See video. There is absolutely no play in the bearing at all so going to go with it til my other car is fixed.
2. Before I took the driveshaft out I noticed my arb and droplinks made a really bad squeak when I pulled down on them. I bought these from TFS on eBay as he wouldn't sell me some in here! Wish I hadnt now as they were seized!! However I fixed them and now the noise I was experiencing has gone 90% ish. Will pull apart the other side and do that one tomorrow.
1. Wheel bearing is gunked up inside as took driveshaft, caliper n pads off and it still made a noise. See video. There is absolutely no play in the bearing at all so going to go with it til my other car is fixed.
2. Before I took the driveshaft out I noticed my arb and droplinks made a really bad squeak when I pulled down on them. I bought these from TFS on eBay as he wouldn't sell me some in here! Wish I hadnt now as they were seized!! However I fixed them and now the noise I was experiencing has gone 90% ish. Will pull apart the other side and do that one tomorrow.
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Re: squeaking
If you need some new rose joints they can be easily sourced and replaced.
Better you keep them regularly lubed up.
Mcgill Motorsport is a good source.
Noise sounds like rubber on metal to me.
Better you keep them regularly lubed up.
Mcgill Motorsport is a good source.
Noise sounds like rubber on metal to me.
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Re: squeaking
May be the outer dust cover against the bearing race then.
I wasn't expecting to have to take them off to lube them up as TFS made them sound superior, when they are just xxxx! And it's not the rose joints which need lubing up, it's the actual thread on the studding holding them together.
I wasn't expecting to have to take them off to lube them up as TFS made them sound superior, when they are just xxxx! And it's not the rose joints which need lubing up, it's the actual thread on the studding holding them together.
Re: squeaking
SuperRedMR2 wrote:May be the outer dust cover against the bearing race then.
I wasn't expecting to have to take them off to lube them up as TFS made them sound superior, when they are just xxxx! And it's not the rose joints which need lubing up, it's the actual thread on the studding holding them together.
Maybe I misunderstand what you've written but all the movement should be in the rose joint - the thread should be locked up tight?
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scomr2 wrote:Maybe I misunderstand what you've written but all the movement should be in the rose joint - the thread should be locked up tight?
Was wondering the same thing.
Shouldn't have to take the joint off to grease it up, most I have seen have a grease nipple. Some rod ends have a nylon insert which is non serviceable.
To be honest they are so cheap they are disposable items so no one really bothers. If your planning to drive the car in all weathers with long service intervals better with sealed joint, like the stock drop links.
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Re: squeaking
It wasn't the joint that was squeaking, its the threaded bar with adjusts it, sounds odd yes.
I have rubber boots over my rose joints.
I have rubber boots over my rose joints.