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09-12-2010, 08:14 PM
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G'day,
Annoyingly, my car has developed a repetitive squeak from the LH side when the suspension is loaded up (does it with a car full of people and/or when turning right). I'm not certain if it is coming from the front or the rear (i think it may be from the front), but when driving with the windows down i can hear it loudly echoing off nearby buildings/landscape, I'm positive it has something to do with the wheels as its frequency increases with speed. I've had a look under the car and checked out if somethings clashing as the wheel/s turn but i can't find anything  Anyone experienced this in there AU or know what it might be? Its something i want to get on top of asap because the noise is very loud  Car is an AU3 XR6 VCT (so has IRS if that makes a difference). Thanks!
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09-12-2010, 08:26 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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could be the bushes
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Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors |
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09-12-2010, 08:42 PM
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All Bran = Regular Member
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I'd be ruling out handbrake before I chased more complex causes.
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09-12-2010, 08:58 PM
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Thanks for the quick replies fella's..
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09-12-2010, 10:43 PM
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All Bran = Regular Member
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Easiest way to test is to pull it on a few notches and see if the squeak goes away. If not, I'd probably look for something wheel associated. Hub, stone caught between wheel and dust cover (if you've got them)... that sort of thing. |
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10-12-2010, 01:13 PM
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Definetely sounds like the handbrake. My little trick is reverse back at about 10-15kmph and then pull up the handbrake hard. This should fix it for a couple of days.
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10-12-2010, 06:07 PM
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ST fan
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It was the handbrake fella's, adjusted it up this afternoon and now its dead quiet! Cheerin. I can't believe i hadn't thought of it being the handbrake on my own lol.
Thanks for the help, i appreciate it.
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10-12-2010, 08:18 PM
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10-12-2010, 08:23 PM
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Yes and no, got insurance due on the 18th
Could of been worse but hey 
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10-12-2010, 08:31 PM
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10-12-2010, 08:39 PM
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Lol its ok i've prepared for it this time around, better off getting it out of the way for 12 months despite the terrible timing.
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Annoying sound when LH side of car loaded up :(
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