Dry Bush

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2,686 posts

251 months

Tuesday 14th October 2003
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One of the suspension bushes on my chim has started to squeak. Sprayed some WD40 on them which quietens things off for ~100 miles, then squeak city again
shpub's excellent book says use waxoyl to cure squeak, any other possible sprays / oil work?

BTW went on a good blast last night, the cool evening air really makes her go well, popping / banging louder than usual. Had to show whos boss to a few pretenders to the striaght line speed crown (celica VTTI thingy and maxxed up fiesta)

Thanks for any advice

zumbruk

7,848 posts

261 months

Tuesday 14th October 2003
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I used to put brake fluid on the rubber bushes on my Morris Minor when they squeaked. How applicable this is to TVRs, I'm not sure.

MajorClanger

749 posts

271 months

Wednesday 15th October 2003
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What about using a PTFE (Teflon) lubricating spray? Should leave a dry layer to continue to lubricate. Otherwise what about silicone lubricants?

MC

ribol

11,293 posts

259 months

Wednesday 15th October 2003
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Holts Rubber lubricant spray is good for that sort of thing, lasts longer than WD40 etc. Not sure places like Halfwits would have it but any decent Motor Factors would.

Ivan