Hi All,

Have noticed an odd squeaking sound particularly when changing up gears (manual), but also occasionally when going over speed bumps etc. The sound doesn't seem too happen when decelerating. I'm assuming this is probably one of the suspension components - any ideas? Something I can check?

It's probably not relevant however - 97 TF, 225,000 k's as far as I know still on original suspension. Anything else you need to know, just ask.

Cheers,

Ben.

i have a squeak too. tho it sounds more like a creak than a squeak. i suspect that its a bushing in the suspension in my case. its not too much a problem. doesnt affect the car, just makes an annoying noise. might get it sussed out properly tho. anyone else with any ideas? i have a 99 TH.
cheers

have exactly the same noise. Jack the car up off the ground, try and see if there is anymovment in the wheel bearings,

have exactly the same noise. Jack the car up off the ground, try and see if there is anymovment in the wheel bearings,

I'm fairly certain it's not the wheel bearings, as the noise doesn't increase/change with variations in speed.

I looked though a few other threads, seems like bushes is probably the most likely cause. Will have a proper check done by a suspension place in the next few weeks.

I'm fairly certain it's not the wheel bearings, as the noise doesn't increase/change with variations in speed.

I looked though a few other threads, seems like bushes is probably the most likely cause. Will have a proper check done by a suspension place in the next few weeks.

sounds like a plan.
keep us posted on how it turns out

I'm fairly certain it's not the wheel bearings, as the noise doesn't increase/change with variations in speed.

I looked though a few other threads, seems like bushes is probably the most likely cause. Will have a proper check done by a suspension place in the next few weeks.

i know what you mean, i thought mine was suspension too. and has nothing relevant to the speed.
at least, when your car is stationary, with engine running, do very light and rapid movements left to right of the steering wheel, and see if that makes the squeek. at least my check is free and takes about 3 seconds to do
this is my thead, http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76740&highlight=suspension+squeak

Cheers, I'll give it a go tomorrow and see what happens. Does anyone know if there's a simple way for me to rule out/confirm that it's bushes?


i know what you mean, i thought mine was suspension too. and has nothing relevant to the speed.
at least, when your car is stationary, with engine running, do very light and rapid movements left to right of the steering wheel, and see if that makes the squeek. at least my check is free and takes about 3 seconds to do
this is my thead, http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76740&highlight=suspension+squeak

yeah, just that it sounds like the same sound, my car is also a TF and it only makes it when going over speed humps, and also when changing gears.
get under the car and have a look yourself if you want to do a quick cheap check, look for tears/pershing.
thats the best advice, prior to going to a workshop to get it looked at

Well, just had a bit of a play - did as you suggested rider wiggling the wheel while stationery and engine on, not a sound at all.

However, I have specifically determined that the squeak happens when I take my foot quickly off the accelerator after medium-heavy throttle. However it doesn't squeak under heavy braking - isn't this weird? I mean, don't both of the prior situations cause the car to place higher pressure on the front of the car?

I tried rocking the car side to side and heard no squeaks either.

This might sound stupid but, it's not your accelerator pedal is it? My TS makes a weird sound from the spring as you bring it up.. not so much a squeak as a creak though.

Once I realized exactly when it was happening I thought about this too, but it doesn't squeak when depressing the accelerator with clutch in/ in N and engine on/off.


This might sound stupid but, it's not your accelerator pedal is it? My TS makes a weird sound from the spring as you bring it up.. not so much a squeak as a creak though.

As promised, I've taken the car to a local workshop for a check - he seems to agree that the noise is most likely coming from the front lower suspension bushes and has quoted me approx $500 for labour, parts and a wheel alignment.

EDIT: The quoted price is also to replace the rear lower suspension bushes.

Not sure what to do now, it's incredibly annoying - but a lot of cash for just a squeak.

tough call bro.
not sure.
if u have the dosh and the squeak bothers u that much then get it done i guess. my squeak comes and goes but its less often there and so doesnt really bother me that much yet. if it was always there then id fix it.
tough call.

Don't just replace everything that might be the problem. Squirt WD40 onto one of the bushes that you suspect, then drive it. Continue until you find the noisy one and just replace that. Pull the relevant bit off and get a workshop to press in a new bush. Shouldn't need a wheel alignment. Cost a lot less than $500!

I've got a squeeky bush that shows up after a rainy evening, but it disappears quickly. CBF'd tracing and replacing.

Don't just replace everything that might be the problem. Squirt WD40 onto one of the bushes that you suspect, then drive it. Continue until you find the noisy one and just replace that. Pull the relevant bit off and get a workshop to press in a new bush. Shouldn't need a wheel alignment. Cost a lot less than $500!

I've got a squeeky bush that shows up after a rainy evening, but it disappears quickly. CBF'd tracing and replacing.

Oil even WD40 is not good for rubber and causes it to breakdown doesn't it? I believe spilt/ flicked/ leaked oil is the documented main cause of early breakage of engine mounts.

I'm no expert but would investigate the use of proper bush lubricant if you can or maybe a grahite powder/stick or molybdenum stick.

The guys identified that it was the drivers side front lower rear control arm bush that was making the squeaking sound ( used a silicone based lubricant - squeak went away) but stated all the others are heavily worn too (as you'd expect, 225k's and on originals) they advised me if left can cause tyre scrubbing etc - so I am going to get it done on monday, $505 including front wheel alignment, using heavy duty bushes.

Thanks for the responses guys - will post up on Monday the results!