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Hi all, i bought a stilo multiwagon jtd in december. Overall i'm very pleased but ...
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multiwagon squeak!
Hi all, i bought a stilo multiwagon jtd in december. Overall i'm very pleased but there is one problem. i have an annoying squeak which sounds like its coming from the rear kerbside area. If its raining it doesn't happen. I suspected suspension bushes but have soaked these in oil and its not made any difference. i'm thinking it could be trim or windows. Has anyone come across this before? its definetly caused by bumps so its not brakes.
cheers
mark
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Re: multiwagon squeak!
The fact that you say its not there when its raining tends to tell me it is probably suspension related..check for muck around the top and bottom area of the springs and rubber bushes in the shock and double check the axle bush just because it a MW and has a big heavy booty..
International man of mystery
Wit, sarcasm, you get it all from me..
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Re: multiwagon squeak!
dont forget to check the shock as well, there could be a stone or rubbish inside the plastic sleeve that been caught.
the rear axel on the mw is a doodle to drop, i done this last year with the wifes, it may pay you to just remove the bolts on the bottom of the shocks (it will drop then given you access to the top of the springs) then clean and lub everything up with waxhol - this should stop any of those annoying rattles that come from these big beasts.
i can do this job on the floor in aboput 30 mins.
roy
Never a dull moment owning a Stilo - For a tool box
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Re: multiwagon squeak!
This problem is very common in MWs, mine has it too and is related to the bushes.
As far I know, bushes in the MW rear suspension cannot be lubed, even if you are soaking then in oil, the oil may not get to the right places.
Hugo
Stilo MW 1.9 JTD 115
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Re: multiwagon squeak!
thanks for the tips.
I did what you suggested and its not made any difference. How easy is it to change the bushes? the rear doors started to open by itself now. begining to think i've bought a pup.
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Re: multiwagon squeak!
it is a real pain in the butt, you'll have to remove the whole axle and probably replace the brake pipes while the axle is out.
easiest way to put the bushes in is get a "reamer" and ream the axle to accept the bushes easier.
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