squeaking!

[peteh]

When I drive the Tuscan over speed bumps or onto the driveway, I hear a squeaking noise.

Does anyone know whether this is the sound of the exhaust moving or signs of the suspension failing?? It was MOT'd when I bought it so i would hope not the latter....

[lady topaz]

Try not to worry too much, some flexing/squeaking is not unusual. Tuscs are very quirky and you will get used to its individual characteristics. If you havent owned it long give it a few weeks to get used to the various noises/concerns, and, then if you arent happy get it to a dealer. Tusc ownership a love hate relationship, most of it on the love side, but dont expect it to be like any other car you may have owned. Hmm(unless it was a Tiv). Enjoy the

[Del Boy]

It could simply be the rear screen. This has a tendency to squeak - either where it tucks into the roll over hoop (squeaks when taking on bumps etc...) or the boot lid can sometimes be a bit of a tight fit and squeak when taking a curb/driveway etc...

There are loads of threads on how to correct it, which is basically velcro.

Del

[Bob the Planner]

I found my roof to be rattling and squeaking going over bumps. I noticed when I put it back on yesterday that the bolts holding the nearside fixing where loose. Tightened them back up and this morning no squeaks !

Bob

[tuscy]

In my experience shock absorbers make interesting noises when all the fluid has leaked out. Especially noticable going over speed bumps. Generally more clonky than squeaky though.

[peteh]

I do suffer from the rear window squeaking and will rectify this soon with the Velcro solution that many have recommended.

However, the squeaking that I am hearing sounds more like it is from underneath the car. I haven't noticed any fluid when the car has been parked and the car handles as I would expect it to, so I am not too worried, but just wondered if this is the norm or whether something was amiss.

[plipton]

peteh said:

I do suffer from the rear window squeaking and will rectify this soon with the Velcro solution that many have recommended. However, the squeaking that I am hearing sounds more like it is from underneath the car. I haven't noticed any fluid when the car has been parked and the car handles as I would expect it to, so I am not too worried, but just wondered if this is the norm or whether something was amiss.

Why not try pushing down on each corner in turn to see if it's a shocker/spring noise? could also be the anti roll bar squeaking in its bush.

A squirt of silicon spray might help (but definately not oil based stuff as this'll rot the rubber)

[jamessim]

Mines was squeaking at the rear right hand side which, when I pushed down on both rear ends I could only hear the squeak from the rear right hand side. When I was on the mainland recently with a full load in the boot, the squeak was more prominent. On Monday past the car was out all day with the roof off with not a squeak anywhere, so I'm still none the wiser.
It's definately not the roof, as whilst we spent a lot of time on single track roads on the outskirts of Moffat in the Scottish border region then a further 80 or so miles through A roads etc and all with the roof off, the squeak was intermittently still there?
Any advice would be appreciated, however as I said the squeak has now gone!

Best Regards,

James Sim.

[peteh]

After listening to your advice(again thanks to all)I pushed down on each corner and it seems that the squeak is related to the rear drivers side.I am guessing that this is either the suspension or a worn bush...........will try to get underneath and have a look for anything obvious.

[jamessim]

Peteh,
Can you do all the dirty bits for me, and let me know the results please? As I said, I'm a bit baffled as to why the noise has gone away, cos I'm afraid that as soon as I put any sort of car into a repair centre, you're chapping the bank managers door for his help.

Best Regards,

James Sim