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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: bosco on 23 May 2011, 18:53
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Right so finally got the golf on the road but there is some loud squeeking coming just from the rear. Changed the suspension to JOM coilovers wondering have I put them on wrong? Or is it something to do with the rear axle maybe?
Cheers Guys
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is it all the time or when going over bumps etc? bushes? did you fit new rear top mount rubbers?
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Could be beam bushes or rear top mounts.
Might also be worth spraying the coilovers with grease and see if that helps.
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i had this with with mine thought it would be the rear beam bushes but replaced the rear rubbers top and bottom and sprayed the coilovers and no squeaking.
did u tighten the top hat bit down before fittting?
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ear plugs ??
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When you change to coilovers, or lowering springs, you should... loosen the bolts that locate the rear beam to the body! the rubber bushes are winding up, as the car gets lower! Loosening the bolts will allow the rubber bush to re set itself, then re tighten, this must be done with the wheels on the ground, a struggle to do on the ground, but a doddle on a 4 poster ramp... whether it squeaks or not, this should be done, before it rips the rubber bush to bits!
Thom
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When you change to coilovers, or lowering springs, you should... loosen the bolts that locate the rear beam to the body! the rubber bushes are winding up, as the car gets lower! Loosening the bolts will allow the rubber bush to re set itself, then re tighten, this must be done with the wheels on the ground, a struggle to do on the ground, but a doddle on a 4 poster ramp... whether it squeaks or not, this should be done, before it rips the rubber bush to bits!
Thom
I never knew that, great info :afro:
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When you change to coilovers, or lowering springs, you should... loosen the bolts that locate the rear beam to the body! the rubber bushes are winding up, as the car gets lower! Loosening the bolts will allow the rubber bush to re set itself, then re tighten, this must be done with the wheels on the ground, a struggle to do on the ground, but a doddle on a 4 poster ramp... whether it squeaks or not, this should be done, before it rips the rubber bush to bits!
Thom
I never knew that, great info :afro:
I have a sneaking suspicion, that little bit of info needs to go Viral :rolleyes: :grin: :grin:
Thom
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Thanks guys will get under the car this afternoon and try that :smiley:
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When you change to coilovers, or lowering springs, you should... loosen the bolts that locate the rear beam to the body! the rubber bushes are winding up, as the car gets lower! Loosening the bolts will allow the rubber bush to re set itself, then re tighten, this must be done with the wheels on the ground, a struggle to do on the ground, but a doddle on a 4 poster ramp... whether it squeaks or not, this should be done, before it rips the rubber bush to bits!
Thom
Whoo there!
Is this something NEW in the MK2 section.
I too must confess to not knowing this.
Thanks Thom.
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When you change to coilovers, or lowering springs, you should... loosen the bolts that locate the rear beam to the body! the rubber bushes are winding up, as the car gets lower! Loosening the bolts will allow the rubber bush to re set itself, then re tighten, this must be done with the wheels on the ground, a struggle to do on the ground, but a doddle on a 4 poster ramp... whether it squeaks or not, this should be done, before it rips the rubber bush to bits!
Thom
Whoo there!
Is this something NEW in the MK2 section.
I too must confess to not knowing this.
Thanks Thom.
That little bit of info, should be in every section on this Forum where a beam axle is fitted to a GTI or other variant
Thom
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You can all thank me for asking the question and bringing something new to the section :rolleyes: :tongue:
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Thank you :kiss:
Thom
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Cheers Thom, i actually didnt know that either but it makes perfect sense, i'll get mine sorted friday when im gettin my exhaust sorted :afro:
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No wonder the rear beam bushes only lasted 12 months :lipsrsealed:
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is it blatantly obvious if they are gone? cos im sure mine must be knackerd by now?
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is it blatantly obvious if they are gone? cos im sure mine must be knackerd by now?
you'll have rear wheel steering. it will feel like you're going to die if you approach 30mph :lipsrsealed:
you'd need to constantly correct the auto-rear-wheel-steering of the car, whilst driving in straight lines. essentially you end up snaking down the road!
other than that, no noises, rattles or bangs, as the rubber was still there. It was just broken up into various chunks.