re. rear suspension noise 200 20v Avant

[Geraint Lloyd]

Damn
posted to the wrong list again......

Geraint Lloyd wrote:
> i have a similar problem in the 10v avant that sounds like it's coming
> from under the back seat.
>
> only used to happen over sharp bumps, but is not getting better......
>
> i THINK that it is the the body to trapezoidal arm bushes.
> the fronts seem to have bits missing and the rears seem to have gone
> soft allowing the arm to shift forward a bit and the front bracket to
> clatter.
>
> the theory will be tested soon.
> i have ordered the arm bushes and will post part numbers if it works
> after fitting them some time this week
>
> wish me luck
> Geraint
>
> Ben Swann wrote:
>   
>> I'd be interested to know what you find.  I have similar noise that came up
>> after a few adjustments to my coilovers in the rear, but have not id'd any XS
>> movement there or bad parts. 
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>> Ben
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>> [Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:37:33 -0400
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>> Subject: rear suspension noise 200 20v Avant
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>> Hi I have picked up a banging type noise in my rear suspension mostly on the
>> drivers side over sharp bumps. I have jacked up the car a couple of times an
>> pried on the bushings shock mounts, rear diff mounts wheel bearings and
>> brakes. Can not find movement or evidence of metal hitting metal. All exhaust
>> checks good as well. Bouncing the car by pushing on the bumper when on the
>> ground does not produce the sound and the shocks seem OK also no oil leaks
>> around shock pistons. It is driving me nuts. The only thing else I thought I
>> could do is put it on an alignment rack so I could get under it with normal
>> weight on the suspension. Car has a 140,000 miles on it and is an Avant.
>> Thanks Richard]
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