320I E36 Mystery Noise..?

[Jake E36]

Hi there!

Recently purchased a 320i, was told the rear shock absorber needed replacing... after changing both sides, took her for a spin... still makes a strange noise! It sounds like a spring knocking, however after inspecting cannot see ANYTHING wrong with it..

Anyone got any ideas???

Jake

[Tum]

Hi Jake, I had a strange knocking noise too on my Golf. It turned out to be stones lodged in the suspension cups. Might be worth checking the springs you haven't yet changed.

Good luck!

[G4VHD]

Bushes mate...100% sure, get them checked.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Jack one rear wheel and listen as you wind her up, if it knocks or creaks then I would say anti-roll bar links/bushes... Just an idea.

[Luke]

I'm with dabsy 100% iv had this problem on my escort GTI turned out to be anti roll drop links

[G4VHD]

Also check springs for cracks...but im still putting my money on worn bushes

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

I agree Gav, same principal really as drop links and anti-roll bars have bushes... So if the springs are ok then it is definately 100% bush or link problem.

And if they do need changing then I would spend an extra buck and use those poly nylon wotsits because they're more rigid.

Drop links are very cheap, dunno why because they are crucial suspension parts!!!

TBH I think my car needs new bushes because there is a very slight "shimmy" going over bumps !!

[G4VHD]

I think I paid lees then £20 for my front droplinks, then to find out it was bushes lol :(

[Luke]

Yeh I paid 20 quid each for drop links and I wanna get my bushes done I was quoted 47 quid JUST for the bushes

[G4VHD]

Yeh I paid 20 quid each for drop links and I wanna get my bushes done I was quoted 47 quid JUST for the bushes

Thats about right, but do them yourself mate, not so hard

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Agreement again... Very easy, just "drive" them out with a socket, and likewise back in... Simples, wink.!

[Luke]

Iv already done the drop links and bushes on my BMW :) dis them last week

[Jake E36]

Nice one guys, you were right... think i'll get the coilovers on while the bushes are being done aswell :D

[Luke]

happy to hear it made were always right ;) lol