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Post by braceuself on May 1, 2010 11:30:17 GMT 1
my min has developed a loud squeek on front nearside when i go over bumps.changed bottom arm bush which was badly worn but its still there.could the rebound or bumpstop rubber cause it?any ideas?thanks.
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Post by coedy on May 1, 2010 11:53:10 GMT 1
Have you greased your nipples lately?  If not, give that a go and it should help...  |
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Post by dai9fxey on May 1, 2010 11:58:15 GMT 1
Could be the nylon cup (which the knuckle joint sits in) which has worn through.
You'll then have metal to metal contact and usually end up with an annoying squeak.
Is the ride height a bit lower on the front nearside.?
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Post by braceuself on May 1, 2010 12:29:00 GMT 1
the cup was a bit worn.can i buy just the cup or i gotta buy the ball joint
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Post by dai9fxey on May 1, 2010 14:57:40 GMT 1
If the cup is dry that would help the squeak greatly.
They should be well greased.
Yes, you can buy cups seperately, but probably only from the big Mini specialists.
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Post by braceuself on May 1, 2010 17:57:13 GMT 1
just ordered the kit off ebay :-)
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Post by braceuself on May 10, 2010 19:07:45 GMT 1
squeek still there so stripped it all down again and discovered the thread has gone on the bottom arm pin so its movin about.just ordered another pin and bushes.
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Post by braceuself on May 27, 2010 16:32:42 GMT 1
and none of that was the problem.it is the needle bearings in top arm.tried to get the pin out of the arm to change bearings but it is seized solid.any idea how i can get it out?
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Post by ljonez on May 27, 2010 19:25:42 GMT 1
hit it harder |
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Post by dai9fxey on May 27, 2010 19:26:21 GMT 1
Ouch. Horrible job.  Have you taken off both of the end plate retaining bolts / nuts.? They're under the rad just behind the brake pipe union which sits on the subframe. Take the retainer plate off after undoing the big nut on the end of the pin. Put the nut back on and try to get a spanner on it and try to turn the pin that way. If your'e lucky the pin might un-cease itself. Give the end of the pin a couple of hits with a No 10 persuader. There is absolutely no room to do this job easily and you may have to take the rad out.  |
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Post by braceuself on May 27, 2010 21:43:31 GMT 1
tried all that and it wont budge.got a top arm repair kit on way with a new pin so will try again on sun.may end up cutting the pin if i have to
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