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Author Subject: Squeaking Suspension
306xsi

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Post #1
Hi guys,

Had an annoying squeak from my 6 for a little while and finally got some time to try and get rid of it.

It's coming from the front passenger side, but only occurs when I have a passenger in the car or go over a large bump. I replaced the wishbones, ball joints and drop links not too long ago, and more recently the top mount. Could it be the anti roll bar bushes? I read on here that it is rare for these to go. I can't think what else it could be unless one of the other parts is faulty. Can't get the noise to happen when the car is stationary so it is difficult to pin point.... If you've got any ideas i'd be very grateful?

Thanks

Will
Posted 26th Aug 2013 at 23:47
buzzbrightyear

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Post #2
Did you tighten the front wishbone bolt up while the car was on its wheels or on stands?

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Posted 27th Aug 2013 at 01:11
phillipm

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Post #3
^^Usual cause of odd squeaks, get under the car with it on it's wheels, slack them off and then retorque them.

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Posted 27th Aug 2013 at 01:16
buzzbrightyear

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phillipm wrote:
^^Usual cause of odd squeaks, get under the car with it on it's wheels, slack them off and then retorque them.

Is that even possible?
I don't think I've got a chance of getting under unless I use my imagination a bit and
Park on the edge of A curb or a sloping driveway eg

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Posted 27th Aug 2013 at 01:18
buzzbrightyear

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If your lucky enough to have a sloping driveway then don't use that because the handbrake are s**t LOL

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Posted 27th Aug 2013 at 01:21
phillipm

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buzzbrightyear wrote:
phillipm wrote:
^^Usual cause of odd squeaks, get under the car with it on it's wheels, slack them off and then retorque them.

Is that even possible?
I don't think I've got a chance of getting under unless I use my imagination a bit and
Park on the edge of A curb or a sloping driveway eg


We're not all fat bas**rds Whistle

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Email me!
Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces.
Posted 27th Aug 2013 at 01:44
buzzbrightyear

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Post #7
phillipm wrote:
buzzbrightyear wrote:
phillipm wrote:
^^Usual cause of odd squeaks, get under the car with it on it's wheels, slack them off and then retorque them.

Is that even possible?
I don't think I've got a chance of getting under unless I use my imagination a bit and
Park on the edge of A curb or a sloping driveway eg


We're not all fat bas**rds Whistle


LOL I do seem to have put on a little weight lately!

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andrew315rawson@live.co.uk
Moonstone phase 7 gti6
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Posted 27th Aug 2013 at 01:56
306xsi

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Post #8
Got rid of it, thanks for the help. Very much appreciated!

Unfortunately, my heater matrix has developed a leak. There is the distinct whiff of blown HG in with the coolant. Less than ideal!
Posted 29th Aug 2013 at 14:52

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