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V6 Gix

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Nearside rear squeaking
« on: 10 February 2009, 16:01:13 »

Went over quite a large pothole which made a very nice THUMP.

Now the nearside rear is squeaking really badly. Getting in and out of the car...squeak....getting in....squeak.

A liberal coating of WD40 has helped, but has that pothole damaged something?

The MOT is due soon, and I'm dreading it. :(
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #1 on: 10 February 2009, 18:13:10 »

youll probably find the spring has snapped at the bottom!
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2009, 18:14:27 »

Have you checked to see if you have a broken spring??
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2009, 18:15:54 »

Can't get under the car and I don't have a jack.

Broken spring? Arse. >:(

How much is that gonna f*ckin cost. :(
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2009, 18:18:08 »

If it has broken then about £40 each and should be changed as a pair.
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2009, 18:28:43 »

£40 each?

If that is all that needs doing then I'll be a happy camper.

Cheers Dazzler. :)
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2009, 18:54:49 »

Must confess, I've actually paid £105 for a pair of rear springs (suspension parts should be replaced in pairs :y :y) from a local factors as they are good quality instead of the cheapo ebay ones :y :y

But easy enough job to do :y :y
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #7 on: 10 February 2009, 21:07:34 »

KYB springs are about the best aftermarket ones you can get and are no more than 40 quid each
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #8 on: 10 February 2009, 21:37:22 »

Brilliant. Many thanks for the info guys, really appreciated.
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Re: Nearside rear squeaking
« Reply #9 on: 10 February 2009, 21:42:45 »

On another note, is the Mig safe to drive with a broken spring?
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