re. rear suspension noise 200 20v Avant

[Geraint Lloyd]

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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> 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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