Squeeking And Creeking M35

[ChrisB]

So the M35 is definitely still under stat warranty

When I have to drive slowly over a speed hump or twist out of a raised driveway I hear a horrible sound like the whole chassis is dry and needs some grease on a few bushes or maybe its the suspension. Mostly it seems to come from the front suspension but there could be some sound from the rear leaf spring bushing also. I wonder if someone got carried away steam cleaning underneath.

Sure I read somewhere here about greasing something at the front end but I cant find the post now.

If its something simple I'd rather do it myself than go through all the aggravation of complaining to the used car dealer.

Has anyone else experienced a similar problem?

Car was road worthy tested only a few weeks ago before I drove it away so I'm assuming the suspension isn't stuffed.

Quick fix or get it checked at a Tyrepower?

Cheers

Edited March 28, 2012 by ChrisB

[scotty nm35]

Most of the bushes in a car this old will be on the way out. I would get under there and grease the bushes with some lube spray like lanolin (or something that wont attack rubber) and see if the noises go away first. It could also be the shock.

Failing that, go to town on replacing all the bushes with Nolethane and get some BC's.

[ChrisB]

Most of the bushes in a car this old will be on the way out. I would get under there and grease the bushes with some lube spray like lanolin (or something that wont attack rubber) and see if the noises go away first. It could also be the shock.

Failing that, go to town on replacing all the bushes with Nolethane and get some BC's.

Scotty, we should talk, it seems your the Oracle of Stageas. Maybe I'll see you on Saturday in Carrum?

Perhaps you can have a ride a listen for your self?

Cheers

[scotty nm35]

I will try and make it Chris and I would be glad to help if I can.

What time is the meet again? I will check the thread.

Oracle? Just experienced in Stagea problems. Haha.

[Daleo]

I'd be willing to bet this noise is the Compression rod (Piano) bush.

!ust behing the inner mount for the lower control arm.

[scotty nm35]

I would assume that too Dale, my car was creaking over bumps and it stopped when we changed that bush.

[stagea LEI]

Please tell us the result, my got the same issue

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So the M35 is definitely still under stat warranty

When I have to drive slowly over a speed hump or twist out of a raised driveway I hear a horrible sound like the whole chassis is dry and needs some grease on a few bushes or maybe its the suspension. Mostly it seems to come from the front suspension but there could be some sound from the rear leaf spring bushing also. I wonder if someone got carried away steam cleaning underneath.

Sure I read somewhere here about greasing something at the front end but I cant find the post now.

If its something simple I'd rather do it myself than go through all the aggravation of complaining to the used car dealer.

Has anyone else experienced a similar problem?

Car was road worthy tested only a few weeks ago before I drove it away so I'm assuming the suspension isn't stuffed.

Quick fix or get it checked at a Tyrepower?

Cheers

[JAP31T]

I had a similar issue with my PNM35, it started to squeak at low speed such pulling in and out of driveways, speed humps etc. after the under side was washed. The bushes all looked ok, so gave them a quick spray with Silicone and the noise has not returned (almost 1 year ago)

[zei20l]

yeah i rekon castor bushes need replacing and probably sway bar bushes need lubricating.

[ChrisB]

Thanks for the advice guys.

It's been quiet most of today. It agrees with the warmer weather.

I'll grab a can of silicone from work and go and see someone I know with a car hoist.

Cheers.