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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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With the recent change of weather I have started to notice a "chirping" sound resonating from below the rear compartment. It would barely chirp in neutral but would really get going once I placed the car into gear. So I got home tonight and jacked up the rear end to take a look and after fearing the worst I was pleasantly suprised.

The vibration of my Corsa Indy's apparently caused the two springs which are attached to the H pipe mount to start to chirp. Shot some silicon spray on the springs and bada bing....problem solved. FYI - the weather also made my suspension start to squeak with every bump in the road so I removed all 4 tires and hit all my bushing points with the same silicon spray and once again...problem solved

Happy Lubricating and Merry Christmas!!
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Sure is nice when a simple fix solves the problem.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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I had the same chirping noise coming from the springs and put some spray on them but it only went away for a little while unfortunately.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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put some hi-temp brake grease on it .. havent heard mine chirp for over 35k

... maybe the exhaust is responsible for that
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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I may have to try that with my bushing points, because my suspension seams to squeek at times over bumps - thanx for the info
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