Car Squeak Diagnosis

samedi 5 mars 2016

Hi guys,

I've posted this on the Renault forums but it is kinda slow over there so thought somebody here might be insightful! Car is Laguna II 1.9dci 2002.

I have a squeak that sounds when I lift the clutch on an upwards gear change or when I suddenly press or pulse the accelerator putting forward power through the car.

I also have a subtle vibration when I pull away which may or not be related. This was worse before changing the lower engine mount and is now pretty subtle - but still there.

I've recorded a video to show what I'm hearing, so please take a look!

https://youtu.be/utTJWoZ-Fh4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utTJWoZ-Fh4

Things that seem good: I do not get any vibrations on the motorway from the steering wheel so I don't think it is steering arms or lower ball joints. Springs and shocks are new. Drop links are 1 year old and joints look good on them. Engine mounts are all new except the transmission mount (visually okay under load).

Possible bad bits: I'm thinking anti-roll bar bushes. I've seen people mentions squeaks with regards to these and I have never changed them. There is a slightly deteriorated rubber bush on one wishbone near the front, but it seems minor. (See photo)

I stuck a camera under the wheel arch to look at the wishbone and anti-roll bar when pulling away. I do not see any movement on the wishbone and I see a lot from the anti-roll bar. Though I appreciate it isn't very clear footage this is on the end of my video.

So..... If it is the anti-roll bar could this cause the squeak and also cause vibration on pull-away or are the two issues likely unrelated?

If it was the wishbone I would probably get vibrations through the steering wheel when on the motorway, right? I also don't think it would squeak, more likely a knock?

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Car Squeak Diagnosis

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