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 tommy
Regular  Location: Cambs Registered: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 287 Status: Offline |
Post #1
I'v got a slight creaking coming from the rear beam of my Xsara when I first get in it on cold mornings, goes away after 30 seconds of driving though. Is this likely to require a rear beam rebuild or could it be something less serious? I seem to recall my old one did it a bit over winter but then was fine over summer.________________________________________ Xsara VTS - Warm and dryHonda CBR600F3 - Cold and wet but...0-100 in 7 seconds  Team "I had a TZR125™" |
 Posted 10th Nov 2009 at 19:43
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #2
if it is the beam then its likely to be donald ducked already if it squeaks.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 10th Nov 2009 at 19:47
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tommy
Regular Location: Cambs Registered: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 287 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Would that not be all the time though? It's fine when you're driving...or am I clutching at straws here ________________________________________ Xsara VTS - Warm and dryHonda CBR600F3 - Cold and wet but...0-100 in 7 seconds Team "I had a TZR125™" |
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Posted 10th Nov 2009 at 19:59
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Does it do it with the handbrake off?________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 10th Nov 2009 at 20:04
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tommy
Regular Location: Cambs Registered: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 287 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Yep, it does it every morning as I roll back off my drive.________________________________________ Xsara VTS - Warm and dryHonda CBR600F3 - Cold and wet but...0-100 in 7 seconds Team "I had a TZR125™" |
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Posted 10th Nov 2009 at 20:08
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adam b
Seasoned Pro Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Jack up the rear of the car and see if you have any movement in the beam. Doesn't sound promising though  ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 10th Nov 2009 at 20:10
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jungle jim
Senior User  Location: Farnborough Registered: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 796 Status: Offline |
Post #7
That is what mine sounded like. It progresses to squeaking everywhere.________________________________________ 200+ secret squirrels hiding under the bonnet with 4 wide mouth frogs... |
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Posted 15th Nov 2009 at 03:45
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biotaw1
Junior User Location: Milton Keynes Registered: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 61 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Check this isn't the handbrake squeeking a bit if it's binding as you back off your drive  |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 20:59
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darkgti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bracknell Registered: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 1,361 Status: Offline |
Post #9
biotaw1 wrote: Well, it seems to have stopped doing it now  I guess the weather has warmed up a bit so maybe it's that? I'll have a look at it tomorrow though.The bearings are probably knackered mate! How old is your car now? Approaching ten years old? 80k plus miles? Start putting a bit of money away each month for a rebuild. The car will still be driveable for the time being. Mine got through an MOT and the bearings on the offside had been ground down into a smooth paste! ________________________________________ Team Peugeot Sport 308 Gti�Black T'99 Gti - may she rest in peace - written off in a shunt on the A329m |
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Posted 15th Nov 2009 at 17:42
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro  Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #10
if i keep my foot on the brake when my "big" mate gets out the car, then let it off after he's out i sometimes get a small creak but its then only. this sound like the beam or something else |
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Posted 15th Nov 2009 at 18:00
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro  Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,901 Status: Offline |
Post #11
craigy_87 wrote: if i keep my foot on the brake when my "big" mate gets out the car, then let it off after he's out i sometimes get a small creak but its then only. this sound like the beam or something else tell the fat lump of butter to diet then. problem solved ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 21st Nov 2009 at 18:48
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ant_kernow
Senior User  Location: newquay Registered: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 949 Status: Offline |
Post #12
andy+katie wrote: craigy_87 wrote: if i keep my foot on the brake when my "big" mate gets out the car, then let it off after he's out i sometimes get a small creak but its then only. this sound like the beam or something else tell the fat lump of butter to diet then. problem solved ________________________________________ team umpalumpa. |
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Posted 22nd Nov 2009 at 03:43
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oecken
Seasoned Pro  Location: Mt Cook, New Zealand Registered: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 4,751 Status: Offline |
Post #13
darkgti6 wrote: biotaw1 wrote: Well, it seems to have stopped doing it now I guess the weather has warmed up a bit so maybe it's that? I'll have a look at it tomorrow though.The bearings are probably knackered mate! How old is your car now? Approaching ten years old? 80k plus miles? Start putting a bit of money away each month for a rebuild. The car will still be driveable for the time being. Mine got through an MOT and the bearings on the offside had been ground down into a smooth paste! Would this come up on the MOT? mine just went through fine, and the beam is knackered! Neg camber on both wheels, has been this way since the last mot  (Yes getting it sorted in the new year lol) ________________________________________ Ex-Black 6  - Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... That's what gets you. |
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Posted 24th Nov 2009 at 02:18
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro  Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #14
I get a creaking from the rear end of the car when the handbrake is on a bit and car starts moving. If I pull the handbrake up a bit more it stops.Is my beam fooked? ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged  [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 24th Nov 2009 at 02:44
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lwgti-6
Senior User  Location: Nottinghamshire Registered: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 906 Status: Offline |
Post #15
cjm_harris wrote: I get a creaking from the rear end of the car when the handbrake is on a bit and car starts moving. If I pull the handbrake up a bit more it stops. Is my beam fooked? Will more than likley be the rear pads rubbing on the disks if the handbreak isnt up far enough. Mine does the same, another click sorts it out. ________________________________________ EX Bianca 6 owner,Now drives: Octavia vRS |
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Posted 24th Nov 2009 at 03:03
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