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suspension noises when cold 900

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posted by  Shatz on  Thu Jan 16 00:24 CST 2003
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During our reent cold spell, I've noticed that my rear suspension is very noisey. At least is seems to be originating from the rear. It 's not exactly a grinding noise, but more metal like sound that occurs only when going over Baltimore city streets, all of which are pretty crummy. I haven't had a chance to check whether the spare or jack is secure, but it sounds more like underneath the car. It also seems to lessen the longer I drive, and typically can't be heard when the weather warms. Anyone have any ideas...shocks?
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John Shatzer, '97 V90 @ 92K; 92 965 @ 106K








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    suspension noises when cold 900

    posted by  dawgvolvo on  Thu Jan 16 02:16 CST 2003
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    I a similar problem in the front when it's cold out. When I go over a speed bump, I can really hear the front suspension. I had the car inspected thinking it may be the struts, but the volvo mechanic told me the struts were fine. He lubed the bushings which silenced the problem for a short period of time. Just yesterday I was thinking of lubing all my bushings to see if it helps again. Problem is I don't know which bushings the mechanic lubed and with what lube he used. Does Volvo use polyurethane bushings or rubber? Poly bushings typically make more noice and need lubing with a marine grease. Just my .02 worth.

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      suspension noises when cold 900

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      posted by  Shatz on  Thu Jan 16 06:45 CST 2003
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      I'm not sure what type they use, but I could check. I also wondered whether those fiberglass leaf springs make noise when cold, because mine really sounds like it's coming from the rear.
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      John Shatzer, '97 V90 @ 92K; 92 965 @ 106K







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