jono Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Just re-bushed everything inc ARB and this intensely irritating creak has developed just behind my right ear every time I go over a bump. Has anyone else experinced this and what is best cure? I'm guessing it's the new bushes rubbing against metal but which one is it likely to be and will a squirt of WD40 or similar work? Could it be the ARB bushes do you think - s'pose could unlink it and see if it stops?? I don't think I can cope with it all ther way down to Stoneleigh on Saturday Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 WD40 will work or alternatively Halfrauds sell spray cans (yellow in colour IIRC) of rubber lubricant 😳 *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell - Surrey AO and Su77on Se7ener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1968 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Jono I had a similar problem after having the rear of the car wax-oiled last year. cured with WD40 on the nut/bolt where the rear frame joins main chassis ie the bolt just in front of rear wheel arch(sorry im a technical numpty so i hope that makes sense?) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Normuss Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Steve, dare I ask how you know about 'rubber lubricant' 😳 Seek forgiveness, not permission. Rules are for the interpretation of wise men and the obedience of fools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam H Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I too had some nasty creaking the other week after fitting my new diff. It was coming from where the A frame bolts to the chassis on the left and right hand sides. A quick squirt of WD40 did the trick Adam 1400ss 6sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thanks guys, will try this tonight - it's driving me fri66ing nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Anderson Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 On mine the bushes all need careful shimming with the small OD diff shim washer to ensure clearance but I expect the bushes to walk again after some miles. I presume this is what the "race" washer do, ie they prevent this with a nylon washer that contacts the outer bush hsg? I also found that the top damper eye was fouling the FIA roll bar bolt due to the usualy sloppy Bilstein bushes. A thinner washer and a bit of relief to the damper eye edge with a file sorted this out, no more creaks or knocks at all. New 7 Owner 1996 VX 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Mine did it after the post build check (coming up for 3 years ago!), squeaked like an old pram! Quick squirt of rubber lube ( ) and it's never made another sound since. Roadsport build photo's here Le Mans 2004 photo's here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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