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Right wheel well squeak
So I have a right wheel well squeak when bouncing, especially when moving slowly. I can recreate it by pushing down on the fender. I've read all the posts I could find on such squeaks and I want to start with bushing replacements. Would appreciate guidance on what collection of bushings to replace and what material to use?
Also, once I take my 84 carrera in for this squeak, what else should I get done in terms of suspension as an ounce of prevention ? 25,200 miles on my baby. Thanks in advance. |
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11-09-2013, 08:03 AM
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Are you talking about the front? If so, the torsion bars are notorious for rubbing on the inside control arm tubes. In my case, I put small shims under the teardrop adjusters to lift them slightly, but I think just removing and greasing the torsion bars should be sufficient.
Chuck.H '89 TurboLookTarga, 365k miles |
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11-10-2013, 10:58 AM
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It could be two things...sway bar bushings or ball joints. Your shop will easily distinguish which.
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11-10-2013, 11:27 AM
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After getting my wife to bounce the front end at standstill, squeak appears to be coming from the fender side control arm bushing. After reading posts I know it could be any set of bushings so I'll leave it to a pro. One day I'll work up the nerve to tackle a project like this. Thanks for the responses.
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11-11-2013, 08:19 PM
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Just for grins...here is some audio recorded on my phone at a passenger's feet. Hopefully this will help when future Pelican noobs like me have a squeak!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/53bctfh8uvu0hs2/Porsche%202.m4a
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11-12-2013, 06:54 AM
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Torsion bar on control arm tube gets my vote. If so, depending on how much rub there was you may be looking at new torsion bars as well as bushings.
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11-12-2013, 11:51 AM
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I see this description in the forums frequently..here's one by Chuck.H:
"I had a similar problem with the torsion bars - the teardrop adjusters wore themselves into the aluminum cross bar, allowing the torsion bars to drop slightly and rub against the a-arms. Funny thing is, this happened WAAY back around the 40k mark; I put thin steel spacers under the teardrops and they've been fine ever since!!!" Many posts like this. Can anyone post pictures that illustrate the problem and where the spacers/shims/weld bead actually go...trying this as my first project ... and could use some visuals. Thanks.
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11-13-2013, 02:09 PM
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2014 
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