squeeky something ?

[TriO`]

A couple of days ago i started to hear a weird noise coming from the rear of my car. I thought it was my rear seats squeeking or something but it got worse. now I`m pretty sure it's coming from the rear o/s suspension somewhere, shock or torsion beam???

If i stand next to the car and push it up and down it spqeeks like mad.

When i drive i get the occasional knocking noise from there too :?


Anyone got any ideas on this. Safe to drive etc?


cheers for any help. TriO`

[BRUN]

ive got a noise from there too, though i havent had time to investigate yet

[neilc]

Dowse it in WD40

[TriO`]

this isn't really a noise that could be wd40'd out.... it's quite harsh. As if my suspension is seriously ****ed or about to break :?

Iv'e gotta drive down to london tonight u reckon i should risk it ?? (about an hours drive)

cheers, TriO`

[neilc]

if every thing is tight underneth and nothing looks cracked I cant see any problems.

[BenR]

unbolt your shock and bounce it, the dampers normally squeek when they letgo.

[Coops]

cud be the rear shock bushes, i just undid my top mount on the offending side and turned it through 180 degrees n bolted it back, been fine ever since! i gotta get new shocks tho eventually, its only a temp fix! :D

[TriO`]

under further inspection i have found out that my shock has snapped lol...

snapped or popped out anyway. the metal pole/rod thing is leaning up against the inside or the arch...

Is it ok to drive on the torsion bar or is that really not agood idea ?!?!? i need to get home :?


:D opinions? cheers TriO`

[neilc]

Well you got it there like that so just take it easy.

[Lunner]

Will be fine, that corner will just be a little more bouncy than usual, make sure the shock can't damage anything when it moves though

[VIPERONE]

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put it in your boot.. that will solve the squeeking

[fab]

yous have me all paranoid now! 8-[
was hearing the same knock and squeak from the rear last week.
didnt hear it today cause the stereo was too loud.
must check tomorrow..thought sundays were a day of rest.

[TriO`]

mate dont worry, you'd definitely know if it was like mine...

Oh well, i got home ok last night.. it was very bumpy but i didn't die so all's good 8)


couple of questions.


My other rear shock is koni. when i get my new ones should i get both, bearing in mind im skint and cant even afford one :( can i get away with just replacing one?

If so will a williams shock fit and are they better than a standard valver shock?

cheers, TriO`

[fab]

checked mine today.all seems fine.although it is squeeky.
what am i supposed to dowse in WD40?
dont know about your rear shockers mate.just about got a reading on mine and they said something on the lines of decarbon.

[neilc]

TriO you should replace them in pairs

[TriO`]

cheers neilc thought it would make sense to but im so skint. might be able to blag some for xmas.

is it worth getting uprated rear shocks or will the valver ones do. also does anyone know if there's a difference between the valver and willy shocks??

[Daz]

I think there is a difference between 16v and Williams shocks.. not 100% sure what tho.

Williams rear shocks will fit 16v no probs.

[TriO`]

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[Chris H]

bit of a mess there.

gay clio inverted damper set up.

[VIPERONE]

lol my konis did the same thing broke in same location

[TriO`]

doh..

is it worth me getting some Bilsteins ? just fancy them for some reason

[BenR]

Are they konis!!??

Mine did exactly the same!

[Chris H]

cheap made nasty shite.

with a 19 and its far superior vetrtical damper set up never get that problem :P

Look at it, might as well jb weld it back together, probably stronger!

[u33db]

I have 2 16v rear shocks for sale cheap if you want? If you want them let me know by PM before wednesday as i'm of on holiday thursday.