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(Message started by: pedropedro on Sep 8^th, 2007, 2:41pm)

Title: squeeky front end
Post by pedropedro on Sep 8^th, 2007, 2:41pm

Hi...my scorpio squeeks on each front side but only after a 3 mile run ..would worn anti roll bar bushes be the answer?
cant identify where the squeek is coming from

tks john

Title: Re: squeeky front end
Post by scorpio_man on Sep 8^th, 2007, 4:11pm

hi there

could be the drop links, the anti roll bushes tend to chatter when worn.

might also be dry ball bearing rings at the top of the suspension.

hth

Title: Re: squeeky front end
Post by pedropedro on Sep 8^th, 2007, 4:34pm

Hi...thanks dont know how to progress with this now..suppose garage but if only does after a journey not easy..are bearings at top of suspension accessible?? how do i see them

john

Title: Re: squeeky front end
Post by scorpio_man on Sep 8^th, 2007, 4:48pm

hi there

re the bearing runs. just use the straw on a can of wd-40 up and under the mounting.

the drop links can be checked with the wheels off.
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/linkrods.htm

hth

Title: Re: squeeky front end
Post by pedropedro on Sep 8^th, 2007, 5:08pm

any chance of a pic showing where they are ..sorry not up to speed with the suspension !

Title: Re: squeeky front end
Post by scorpio_man on Sep 8^th, 2007, 5:17pm

hi there

that's the link bar on the top right behind the hub.
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/3%20abs%20sensor.jpg

just spray wd-40 up and under the black top plate.
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/14%20spring%20compressors.jpg

hth

Title: Re: squeeky front end
Post by pedropedro on Sep 8^th, 2007, 5:27pm

ok thanks for that appreciated..john

Title: Re: squeeky front end
Post by jonnycab on Sep 8^th, 2007, 6:58pm

Don't rule out the anti-roll bar bushes....I've had them squeek before, when they started warming up due to friction. They weren't ripped up, but very smooth & shiney due to the anti-roll bar being worn down slightly :)

Give 'em a good spray (I find teflon lubricant quite good) & see if the noise dissappears ;)

Title: Re: squeeky front end
Post by pedropedro on Sep 8^th, 2007, 7:32pm

thanks jonnycab ive got some ptfe spray ..will give it a go