squeaky front suspension

firebod · 01-22-2010, 03:24 PM

Hi, there is an annoying creak/squeak when i go over any speed bumps at slow speeds, it seems to be coming from the NSF corner. Anyone else got this problem? or any ideas? should i just take it back to the dealer to look at?

Its on a 12,000 mile '08 E91 320D edition M-sport with standard RFT's.

many thanks

RichJ · 01-22-2010, 04:55 PM

I have exactly the same problem as you, creaks over speed ramps or bumps. It's booked in on monday so will let you know of the outcome! Mine's running 19's.

firebod · 01-22-2010, 05:04 PM

i will be interested to hear the outcome. thanks

HighlandPete · 01-22-2010, 05:54 PM

Most likely the front ARB bushes, mine were replaced at quite low mileage. Quite a common problem, seems winter road salt and filth makes them worse. Started making noises again, so gave them a good hose around and it stops the noise. Some have squirted a bit of silicon spray on them to stop it.

HighlandPete

firebod · 01-29-2010, 03:54 PM

bump

willhollin · 01-29-2010, 04:00 PM

I asked my dealer to look at it when it went in for it's MOT, they stated it was just the suspension working.

Must be some bush that needs lubing I expect.

Googlyamnesiac · 01-29-2010, 04:21 PM

I noticed this the other night when I got out of my car at the rear. I spent the next twenty minutes pushing the car up and down and shouting the girlfriend to come outside and listen. She didn't give a toss as you would expect haha.

Then it didn't do it the next day. . . glad it's not just me going mad!

Googlyamnesiac · 01-29-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Must be some bush that needs lubing I expect.

Is that mechanical terminology?! Oh ... just my mind that thought this sounded wrong!?

Dr Dave · 01-30-2010, 03:51 AM

You and your filthy mind.

I reguarly lube the bush.

mikeysix · 01-30-2010, 02:58 PM

I reguarly lube the bush.[/QUOTE]

Good man dave!

Googlyamnesiac · 01-30-2010, 03:01 PM

I realised my rear squeak was actually only present when I have my handbrake on... hope that's not a bad problem happening?

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firebod Private First Class 7 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E91 320d edition M sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sussex iTrader: (2)	squeaky front suspension Hi, there is an annoying creak/squeak when i go over any speed bumps at slow speeds, it seems to be coming from the NSF corner. Anyone else got this problem? or any ideas? should i just take it back to the dealer to look at? Its on a 12,000 mile '08 E91 320D edition M-sport with standard RFT's. many thanks
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RichJ First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: E92 M-Sport 330i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South iTrader: (0)	I have exactly the same problem as you, creaks over speed ramps or bumps. It's booked in on monday so will let you know of the outcome! Mine's running 19's.
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firebod Private First Class 7 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E91 320d edition M sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sussex iTrader: (2)	i will be interested to hear the outcome. thanks
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HighlandPete Lieutenant General 6659 Rep 15,858 Posts Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland, Highland Region iTrader: (0)	Most likely the front ARB bushes, mine were replaced at quite low mileage. Quite a common problem, seems winter road salt and filth makes them worse. Started making noises again, so gave them a good hose around and it stops the noise. Some have squirted a bit of silicon spray on them to stop it. HighlandPete
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firebod Private First Class 7 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E91 320d edition M sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sussex iTrader: (2)	bump
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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	I asked my dealer to look at it when it went in for it's MOT, they stated it was just the suspension working. Must be some bush that needs lubing I expect. __________________
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Googlyamnesiac Captain 59 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520D Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (3)	I noticed this the other night when I got out of my car at the rear. I spent the next twenty minutes pushing the car up and down and shouting the girlfriend to come outside and listen. She didn't give a toss as you would expect haha. Then it didn't do it the next day. . . glad it's not just me going mad!
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	You and your filthy mind. I reguarly lube the bush. __________________
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mikeysix Lieutenant 25 Rep 482 Posts Drives: F30 318d m sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 e90 2.0d m sport [0.00]	I reguarly lube the bush.[/QUOTE] Good man dave!
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Googlyamnesiac Captain 59 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520D Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (3)	I realised my rear squeak was actually only present when I have my handbrake on... hope that's not a bad problem happening?
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