Creaking noise from the rear

[Ironballs]

Hi All, after a bit of advice/diagnostics if you don't mind. I've noticed a creaking/cracking type of noise from the rear of the Tam when manoeuvring at low speeds, more prevalent when going over bumps but sometimes when turning tightly. Does it when moving faster too but probably can't hear it at speed.

Bouncing the back of the car when stationary seems to do nothing and I can't see any loose exhaust or other parts, but not had the torch on any suspension parts to see if anything's amiss yet.

Ta muchly - Damian

[Barry Ashcroft]

Sounds like a crushed upper metalastic bush causing the wishbone to rub on the rear chassis maybe?

[SP6 Animal]

May not be the same but worth a look.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0... Rear&mid=70703

[ginner]

Suspension bushes need lubricating, my T350 suffered bad with this.

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[Ironballs]

Thanks fellas, I'll get the torch out and see if anything looks a bit dry or is touching something it shouldn't. May sound like a daft question but...anything in particular I should lube bushes with? I know most things there are to know about servicing all kinds of bicycle but my car maintenance skills are some way behind!

[Targarama]

Ironballs said:

Thanks fellas, I'll get the torch out and see if anything looks a bit dry or is touching something it shouldn't. May sound like a daft question but...anything in particular I should lube bushes with? I know most things there are to know about servicing all kinds of bicycle but my car maintenance skills are some way behind!

Take it to a garage if you're not sure after a cursorly look - it could be a warning of something big or dangerous. Dry bushes or tired exhaust hangers are the cheapest option. Something like a broken upper diff bush will be invisible (and expensive) to repair.

[SP6 Animal]

I can't see how you lube metalastic bushes as they are pressed in but the suspension bolts can be copper slipped.
The rosejoints on the anti roll bar are supposed to be oiled and can be overlooked on a service and the bushes need copperslipping too.