I know there are countless threads about the infamous rear coil spring problem that we all have to suffer.
But...
I found out after a service that the N/S rear spring had snapped. I bought a pair of new springs and replaced them both last night after reading threads on how easy it was. Thanks!
Now, the side which had the snapped spring is making a 'knocking' or 'creaking' noise over speed bumps and corners (I am taking it easy at the moment). It doesn't sound too bad but i have my concerns.
Should i wait a couple of days to see if it just needs to settle / bed any better? Could it be any other problem such as the shocks? (they seemed fine when i disconnected them)
Has anyone had a similar issue?
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Rear Coil Spring creaking after replacement
- DanBate02
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Rear Coil Spring creaking after replacement
Are they sitting right in the cups either end?
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Leave to bed in a bit, you could spray some lubricant to see if the squeak goes?
It could be a bush with a slight play in it since you’ve taken it off?
It could be a bush with a slight play in it since you’ve taken it off?
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I'll try some lube.
Would i have to remove the spring again to check if the bushes are in good condition. I never thought about it at the time.
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Rear Coil Spring creaking after replacement
I'd give the rubber mounts at the top and bottom a good squirt with a silicone lubricant and leave it a week or so. I've just replace the front springs, shocks and top mounts on the wife's Espace and it was horribly clunky for about 3 days. It has totally settled now.
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Okay, should i try to avoid any part with the lubricant (obviously the brakes)ph001 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:02 am I'd give the rubber mounts at the top and bottom a good squirt with a silicone lubricant and leave it a week or so. I've just replace the front springs, shocks and top mounts on the wife's Espace and it was horribly clunky for about 3 days. It has totally settled now.
Or should i just go to town and drench those SOB's?
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Rear Coil Spring creaking after replacement
If you spread lube at the top, it’ll work it’s way down the spring and into the other cup.
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The noises seem to have stopped (I think the lube has sorted it)
Thanks for the advise guys!
Thanks for the advise guys!