LCR - Rear creaking over speed bumps...

[neilmac]

cold weather seems to have bought on a slight creak/rubbing noise from the rear suspension as I go over speed bumps....anyone have/had this? Is it the rear bushes or possibly something else?

 

[Ruddmeister]

It's a feature..............in all seriousness a LOT of LCR's do this

try the cheapest solution first, a can of wd40 sprayed all over the rear suspension, let it work in.......it helped on my old LCR.

 

[neilmac]

It's a feature..............in all seriousness a LOT of LCR's do this

try the cheapest solution first, a can of wd40 sprayed all over the rear suspension, let it work in.......it helped on my old LCR.

Im trying to remember but Im sure Ive had them re-greased and rotates under warranty...but thats run out now...so I will take a look at the weekend and see whats what...

 

[Ruddmeister]

I only suggest that as tracing 'a squeak' may take a huge amount of time and money. I know it's annoying but I doubt it's anything major.

As your car is a '55 it must have just been MOT'd? Guess the bushes can't have been too bad condition wise.

 

[Lodgey180]

they have modified rear top mounts.. im sure of it

 

[DOLBY]

yep mine does this too and mine is a 55 plate....only happens in the wet. dont think it is anything serious mate, just cheapo dampers im afraid...

 

[neilmac]

I only suggest that as tracing 'a squeak' may take a huge amount of time and money. I know it's annoying but I doubt it's anything major.

As your car is a '55 it must have just been MOT'd? Guess the bushes can't have been too bad condition wise.

Indeed - just MOT'd - no probs...I dont think its a problem its just really anoying.

 

[neilmac]

they have modified rear top mounts.. im sure of it

..and so its the top mounts potentially...worth slackening and re-torqing ?

 

[neilmac]

yep mine does this too and mine is a 55 plate....only happens in the wet. dont think it is anything serious mate, just cheapo dampers im afraid...

Some bits of the car are great but its things like this that really let it down...imo.

 

[Ruddmeister]

Indeed - just MOT'd - no probs...I dont think its a problem its just really anoying.

I fully understand what you mean..........even embarassing at times

But I suggest start with cheap options then it's going to be trial and error to resolve it i'm afraid

 

[neilmac]

I fully understand what you mean..........even embarassing at times

But I suggest start with cheap options then it's going to be trial and error to resolve it i'm afraid

Indeed.....designed in Germany, built in Spain...fixed in England.

 

[Ruddmeister]

Indeed.....designed in Germany, built in Spain...fixed SLOWLY AND AT GREAT EXPENSE in England.

Editted

 

[DOLBY]

dont understand why SEAT didnt make the suspension slightly better from the factory?..when they came out they were £18k..they could of sold it for £19k and fitted ARBS and better dampers im sure

 

[diss_50]

indeed.....designed in germany, built in spain...fixed by a can of wd40.

efa

 

[Ruddmeister]

dont understand why SEAT didnt make the suspension slightly better from the factory?..when they came out they were £18k..they could of sold it for £19k and fitted ARBS and better dampers im sure

Seat just got what ever was left in the VAG group parts box

 

[diss_50]

Seat just got what ever was left in the VAG group parts box

Wasnt that skoda??

 

[Lodgey180]

got top mount part number of 1J0 513 353 D.. there only 15 quid each so could be worth the change..
like i say when i worked at seat garage we changed a few of them..

 

[JamJay]

I have the same on mine although it can't be heard from outside & is only when it's cold and wet. A little noice from the speakers and you can't hear it at all. I am waiting for a dry day and i'll crack on with some WD40.

 

[neilmac]

got top mount part number of 1J0 513 353 D.. there only 15 quid each so could be worth the change..
like i say when i worked at seat garage we changed a few of them..

Ive actaully had the front top mounts replaced for a noise...was it generally rears you had to replace?

I might give it a go.

 

[Ronin225]

i have noticed mine creek a bit on the back over speed bumps but i have just added a 28mm bar so i blame it on that