Ummm... what is that rubbery squeaky sound?

[BEK-46P]

Just noticed a very peculiar rubbery squeaky sound in the "back" of my AH whilst driving to the gym tonight. After a little inspection, I'm assuming it could be the new springs I installed a few weeks ago, but I really have no idea. Any thoughts?

[chrissn89]

Hey i think the sound your hearing is a known fault. do a few searches, there should be heaps of info

Have a look at the thread below that should get you started.

http://www.opelaus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15345&page=3

[Dowie]

Yeah if i remember correctly this has been covered before :angel:

[USC]

yes..new bushes...

[BEK-46P]

What the hell are bushes? If it's the suspension, will my dealer still cover it even though they're new springs?

[SKM_87]

they are round rubbery thing in your suspension arms to isolate road noise. if not greased properly the squeak. common fault.

[GreyRex]

Just noticed a very peculiar rubbery squeaky sound in the "back" of my AH whilst driving to the gym tonight. After a little inspection, I'm assuming it could be the new springs I installed a few weeks ago, but I really have no idea. Any thoughts?

Nearly every AH owner has this problem to some degree.

It's meant to be fixed under warranty, and there is a Service Bulletin regarding it

Mine only really makes the noise when its very cold first thing in the morning, or going up a steep driveway... where the suspension is moving greatly (this is after the fix... it did improve it)

[SSS_Hoon]

i didnt even read what you wrote as i wanted to reply without reading it and only reading the title.


My guess is there is not enough Lube and the franga is making friction as your not good (hot) enough to cause her to get wet.

Hope it helps.


Yeah i in a wierd mood this morning oh well you get that sometimes dont you.

SSS_Hoon

[OPC]

yes..new bushes...

oh i love bush

[BEK-46P]

Like I mentioned, I installed some new springs - will my dealer refuse to cover it?

[sooty]

Like I mentioned, I installed some new springs - will my dealer refuse to cover it?

They should still look after you. :) Just tell them you had the issue before you installed the springs as well...

[BEK-46P]

Cool. Thanks for the info guys. Booked it in for a service next Friday. Fingers crossed they won't refuse to service it cos of the new springs. Might also get a wash at the same time. You DO know my dealer gave me free car washes for the life of the car??? Except no Armour all and no chamios dry, but still... :D

[SKM_87]

at worst they wont refuse, they'll just take a kidney. most do free washes, its a cover that if your car is clean when you get it back you automaticly think they have done a really good job