Major squeaking coming from rear.

cavaliersri130 · Post by **cavaliersri130** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:05 pm

I've noticed a squeaking coming from my cavalier rear strut when driving down the road it's really loud.
What could it be should I have lubed all new rubbers up before refitting everything or do you recon I could be in need of new struts.

Need help please.

Post by **Envoy CDX** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:45 pm

Likely going to be a worn bush.

Cavalier342 · Post by **Cavalier342** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:19 am

What did you use as lube? If it's WD40 or any similar silicone-free based liquid, then that'll be your problem.

cavaliersri130 · Post by **cavaliersri130** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:54 am

I didn't put any grease on it. Just wd40 so it must be what it needs.
Also it's had all new bushes.

Post by **Envoy CDX** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:45 pm

Do you know specifically where the squeak is coming from? I've never had to lube up the rear bushes.

Have you had the rear axle off previously? If so, I have experienced issues in the past where it has been tightened up too much in the air and at the wrong angle so the bushes have to over compensate - possibly what is causing your squeeks.
there?

Dampers unlikely - however have you checked above the spring rubbers to see if there is something caught in?

cavaliersri130 · Post by **cavaliersri130** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:58 pm

Na I haven't had a chance to get under her to narrow it down but I'll find it when I get a day free and getting it sorted.
I need to spend some time on her she's getting knocks and noises all over now.
Went to start her after getting back from my holiday and she's got a whining noise now I think it's either the alternator belt or possibly the water pump but am unsure as the pump is new.

cavaliersri130 · Post by **cavaliersri130** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 4:43 pm

Well started her up this morning and took her for a spin to the petrol garage.
And the whining has gone now.
But I still have to sort out the knocking noise on the back end, had a little look underneath but really I need someone to rock the car while I'm listening.
Might get my other half to help rock her next Tuesday then grease everything up.

Super89 · Post by **Super89** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:10 pm

Just dont use normal grease.

cavaliersri130 · Post by **cavaliersri130** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:58 pm

Super89 wrote:Just dont use normal grease.

I have the clear grease can't remember it's name but it's in a tub with a red top.

I'm going to try that.
Then if I can, sort out a few other niggling bits like the leaky sunroof and what not.

Think it's a blocked pipe.

Post by **Envoy CDX** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:27 pm

cavaliersri130 wrote:
Super89 wrote:Just dont use normal grease.
I have the clear grease can't remember it's name but it's in a tub with a red top.

I'm going to try that.
Then if I can, sort out a few other niggling bits like the leaky sunroof and what not.

Think it's a blocked pipe.

You need rubber grease if you're putting it on bushes.

cavaliersri130 · Post by **cavaliersri130** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:59 pm

Envoy CDX wrote:
cavaliersri130 wrote:
Super89 wrote:Just dont use normal grease.
I have the clear grease can't remember it's name but it's in a tub with a red top.

I'm going to try that.
Then if I can, sort out a few other niggling bits like the leaky sunroof and what not.

Think it's a blocked pipe.
You need rubber grease if you're putting it on bushes.

That might be the problem then I'll try get rubber grease.
Cheers for the help guys.

cavaliersri130 · Post by **cavaliersri130** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:03 pm

Discovered the squeaking is coming from the anti roll bar rubbers that I replaced so I need to grease them up went under car and rocked her and it appears to be coming from there so next week I'm on the case of the mystery squeaks.

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