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Jul 10, 2002 | 02:00 PM

RockeVette95

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Front end Squeak

When I hit a bump it makes a high pitched squeak sound seems to be coming from the left front area. I've heard lots of squeaks rattles and noises (former c4 owner :) ) Got any obvious ideas all you squeak and rattle gurus??
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Jul 10, 2002 | 02:33 PM

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Re: Front end Squeak (RockeVette95)

The most common squeak is the frame mount bushings which mount the sway-bar to the frame. I would use some waterproof grease which doesn't eat rubber. Then pull the frame-mount bushings and grease the inside where the bar goes through. If that dosen't work then it's the a-arm bushings. If you have the rubber bushings there is no apperent fix accept for changing over to the polygraphite and greasing them real good when installing.

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Jul 10, 2002 | 03:32 PM

carpe dm

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Re: Front end Squeak (RockeVette95)

VBP is probably right, but before you go to that much effort, put some grease on the rubber hood stops under the hood. Worked for me! :yesnod: :smash:

Jul 11, 2002 | 10:52 AM

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Re: Front end Squeak (carpe dm)

You Sir are worthy!!! greased the hood stops she's quiet as a mouse!!!!

Jul 11, 2002 | 01:00 PM

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Re: Front end Squeak (RockeVette95)

Glad it worked for you. I have gotten so many helpful hints from this Forum, its nice to contribute too. :yesnod: :)

Jul 12, 2002 | 11:32 AM

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Re: Front end Squeak (RockeVette95)

It's Baaaaack!!! probably the sway bar bushings when I lubed the hood stops I also sprayed Wd-40 on the bushings. They probably dried out already. Will try some spray grease maybe??

Jul 12, 2002 | 11:47 AM

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Re: Front end Squeak (RockeVette95)

Oh no! :cuss Son of a gun....... Valvoline makes a great synthetic spray lube that might help. Hope you get it without the "disassemble" process! :smash: Good luck.