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Old 04-23-2009, 10:10 PM
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Groan from the rear end when I get out?

Lately I've stated to hear a groan sometimes when I get out of the G. It seems to originate in the rear driver's side of the car. No noise when I get in or any other time when I'm driving. Let me make this perfectly clear. The noise is the cars, Not this old farts. A work mate suggested it might be bushings that day out and therefore don't make the noise all the time as they moisten up in damp weather. Does this make sense?
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Originally Posted by whatacar
Lately I've stated to hear a groan sometimes when I get out of the G. It seems to originate in the rear driver's side. No noise when I get in or any other time when I'm driving.
Any thoughts?
Sounds like gas to me
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 10:15 PM
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Sounds like gas to me
LOL, That would be the centre driver's rear. UOF
 
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UOF
 
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Old 04-24-2009, 09:28 AM
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The next time you hear that noise slowly look over your shoulder and say "Shutup A**hole!"
But seriously hope you find the source of the offending noise.
 
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Old 04-24-2009, 09:36 AM
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It makes sense that it's either a bushing or a strut...
 
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Old 04-24-2009, 10:01 AM
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Sounds like a sway bar bushing is dry.
 
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Old 04-24-2009, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by InTgr8r
Sounds like a sway bar bushing is dry.

+1 on the S/B bushing....Shouldn't be hard to isolate once in the air on a drive on lift.

G/L Sam.
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Old 04-24-2009, 05:04 PM
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Thanks guys, is this something a regular garage would be able to do? Can I wait until July to have to have Vic do it?
 
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I hear a creak when i get out from the back when my e-brake is on, is this the same issue?
 
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Old 04-24-2009, 05:38 PM
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I hear a creak when i get out from the back when my e-brake is on, is this the same issue?
Don't know, sometimes my ebrake is on too.
 
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Originally Posted by whatacar
Thanks guys, is this something a regular garage would be able to do? Can I wait until July to have to have Vic do it?
I could do it in 5 min if you bring
 
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Originally Posted by InTgr8r
I could do it in 5 min if you bring
I'll help, I'll help
 
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Old 04-24-2009, 07:02 PM
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How much would this cost?
 
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You can get a packet of lube for a buck or so, a bottle for a couple bucks... or you can splurge on a good brand like Amsoil, etc... and spend about $10.
 


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