hugo_wilson
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| posted on 18/7/10 at 11:30 AM |
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Creaky Suspension
Finally on the road legally on the road after many hours on the phone with the dvla.
Now i am fixing up all the little things that i was not happy with.
Top of the list:
Suspension- it creaks... predominantly in the rear but a little in the front as well. cant locate the source of the creak and it makes the car feel,
undeservedly, like a pile of junk, any ideas or similar experiences??
Thanks
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MkII
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| posted on 18/7/10 at 11:36 AM |
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I'ts usually to do with length of crush tubes/suspension bushes, there was a lot of discussion about it on here a few weeks ago if you do a
search I'm sure you'll find some answers to your problem.
.m.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 18/7/10 at 11:55 AM |
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If rubber bonded bushes then with the car loaded release the tension on the suspension bolts, bounce the car a few times to settle everything in place
then tighten, do not jack up!
If poly bushes jus spray some wd40, it will not attack anything.
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AdrianH
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| posted on 18/7/10 at 01:29 PM |
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I have the same issue with my Roadster and I am just replacing my crush tubes and bushes now.
The main difference has been when I replaced the bushes and crush tubes on the bottom of the rear uprights.
Just try to slacken the long bolt and M12 off a few turns, tap the bolt loose with a hammer so there is a bit of play and see if it reduces or
eliminates the noise. Please do not drive with the car like this?
I have bought a new set from 3GE and found the thickness of the ends of the bushes slightly thinner then the ones I had previously, basically my
previous bushes were rubbing on the ends against the suspension brackets etc.
With these new ones I have used Silicone grease over the crush tubes and on the ends.
Let me know how you get on.
Adrian
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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hugo_wilson
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| posted on 18/7/10 at 11:00 PM |
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WD40 working a treat but i dunno how long its gonna last. im satisfied for the moment tho, should have tried it first. thanks
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