Squeaky Rear! What's the usual suspect?

[3RSam]

Hi all, just been out today & thought I'd wind the window down rather than rely on the aircon, only to find an annoying squeaky rattle from the rhs rear. Thinking it's likely to be where the clam meets the body I lubed everything but to no avail, still a rattly squeak on meeting undulations in the road. Anyone had similar or any ideas for sorting it? (Please)

[chillidog]

In my case it was a broken exhaust bracket.
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Richard

[broad]

Have you tried opening the rear clam and wiggling the exhaust, may indicate a broken / loose mount or a very dry rubber hanger maybe.



Graham

[joust]

Funny enough I've recently (last few weeks) got the same on the M400.

I've lubricated (silicon and oil) every single bit of the exhaust and clam that I can find, and I still can't get to the source.

I'm now convinced it's probably a bush as in mine it's related to the rear nearside wheel moving around - but can I find it, can I buggery.

It's off for a service soon and I'll let them find it under the warranty. I'll let you know what it was.

J

[3RSam]

Good call guys, bracket has broken on the silencer, once bent away, no squeak!
Good job the bro-in-law is a welder
Are there any aftermarket exhausts available for the 3r?

[joust]

You lucky person - that isn't mine

Vegantune do an aftermarket, as do Plans.

Although, after the factory welded it up at Rockingham mine hasn't broken since, despite being subjected to a good "pressing on"....

If you get it welded well it seems to be fine.

J

[Mr Noble]

Just noticed mine is busted too. (for the 2nd time!)

I also have been hearing a strange clonking and rattling noise from what seemed to be the centre tunnel under the light fitting (the pretty one......not)

Will have to see if noise stops when I get in rewelded.

GN

[lucozade]

on the subject of noises is the rear clam easy to stop rattling about?

The roads are poor where I am and if I go over any little bump the rear clam sounds like its got too much movement and is banging off it's mounts.

[joust]

It can be adjusted - Andy G had it done about 5 times

You can try "building up" the bits of foam that it rests on the bulkhead meaning these need to be squished a bit for the screw catches to tighten up. If it still rattles around then you'll need to take it off and inspect the "bushes" (it's the bit that the two 'bolts' go through, don't know the technical term for it!) on the bottom mounts - they have been known to collapse which means it jiggles around at the bottom.

J

[lucozade]

joust said:

It can be adjusted - Andy G had it done about 5 times You can try "building up" the bits of foam that it rests on the bulkhead meaning these need to be squished a bit for the screw catches to tighten up. If it still rattles around then you'll need to take it off and inspect the "bushes" (it's the bit that the two 'bolts' go through, don't know the technical term for it!) on the bottom mounts - they have been known to collapse which means it jiggles around at the bottom. J

Much appreciated Justin.