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Hello everyone,
I have a W reg 306 HDI estate.130000 on the clock. It's been a reliable workhorse and a superb family car for camping trips, wet dogs, moving the family's junk, dad's taxi etc.
Recently I've heard a squeak from the rear suspension. I took it to a garage and up on the ramp it appeared that the squeak was coming from the drivers side end of the torsion bar. There is no movement in the wheel and the mechanic told me there was nothing to worry about.
Could any members offer me advice on how to stop the squeak. Would spraying wd40 on the area help or are more extreme measures required.
I'm no mechanic.
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Welcome Smile

Could be a shocker squeaking...that would be the simple solution

Otherwise its the beam bearings...is there any bad camber?
Wishes for more power...
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Welcome along Smile
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(31-12-2013, 10:48 AM)Piggy Wrote: Welcome Smile

Could be a shocker squeaking...that would be the simple solution

Otherwise its the beam bearings...is there any bad camber?
Tyre wear is even. How can i measure camber?
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Have a look from behind, you'll know!
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welcome to the club. estates are becoming more popular so youll fit in well here Big Grin
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(31-12-2013, 12:09 PM)SRowell Wrote: welcome to the club. estates are becoming more popular so youll fit in well here Big Grin

Thanks. I really like the extra space. I've got two big dogs so the back has a dog guard and waterproof liner. This means i can keep the seats clean(ish) for the humans. I love the 2.0 HDI engine.

(31-12-2013, 10:54 AM)Grant Wrote: Welcome along Smile

Thanks. Looking forward to chatting to you all
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Welcome mate Smile
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Welcome to the forum Hello
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Welcome along mate
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Welcome, another member from the midlands Smile mostly southerners on here Tongue but if you stick around you'll like it here
Yeah as piggy said, stand back and take a look, you'll notice it lol
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Welcome to the forum!
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Yeh its probably nothing to worry about. As long as the rear trailing arms isnt wobbly and also if the beam isnt showing any signs of camber.

Most of the beams/rear brakes squeak when parked up. Its a fairly standard thing.
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(03-01-2014, 08:21 PM)SRowell Wrote: Yeh its probably nothing to worry about. As long as the rear trailing arms isnt wobbly and also if the beam isnt showing any signs of camber.

Most of the beams/rear brakes squeak when parked up. Its a fairly standard thing.
Thanks for the advice everyone
I can't see any camber on the wheel but it squeaks when driving. It's only audible at low speeds as engine noise covers it when I speed up.
I think I'll run it for a bit to see if it gets worse. I was just concerned that it might indicate a collapsed bearing or something dangerous.
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Hello and welcome. Changes the bushes is my suggestion. They aren't dear.

Paul
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Welcome
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Welcome to the forum lad enjoy
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