Author Topic: Squeaky bushings (AGAIN) (Read 13194 times)

sunnygator · « **on:** January 11, 2010, 07:11:05 PM »

Already had mine replaced once (last year) per the TSB. Now it's starting to squeak again......any suggestions?

sunnygator

snaponbob · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2010, 07:47:35 PM »

Besides turning up the radio?? If they are the sway bar bushings one could use some synthetic brake caliper grease!! Might be easier than hauling done to a dealership for who knows HOW many hours.

sunnygator · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2010, 08:57:15 PM »

does someone have a pict of the bushings that are part of the TSB so I know what to lubricate? And what type of synth grease is preferred?

SolNut · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2010, 09:09:42 PM »

Quote from: snaponbob on January 11, 2010, 07:47:35 PM

Besides turning up the radio?? If they are the sway bar bushings one could use some synthetic brake caliper grease!! Might be easier than hauling done to a dealership for who knows HOW many hours.

Thats what I used when I added the ZOK bar to the Coupe.

Steve

chuckdoc · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2010, 09:11:21 PM »

I also had mine replace and the squeak is back. This time I will just live with it.

snaponbob · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2010, 09:33:25 PM »

"It's a Pontiac thing. You wouldn't understand."

Seems not to happen much to Skys !!!!!!!!!!!

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2010, 09:39:38 PM »

Uh, then you don't know mine, it's pretty noticeable. However, I can't complain since I haven't tried re-greasing the new rear mounts. So, I turn up the stereo and forget about it.

snaponbob · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2010, 09:52:41 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on January 11, 2010, 09:39:38 PM

Uh, then you don't know mine, it's pretty noticeable. However, I can't complain since I haven't tried re-greasing the new rear mounts. So, I turn up the stereo and forget about it.

HEY !!!!!!!!!! You're NOT helping.

I was just trying to "jack up" the tapered Kappa folks !!!!!!!!!!!

tazz · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2010, 10:58:40 PM »

Had mine replaced twice in the last 8 mos.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2010, 11:02:41 PM »

I had mine replaced last year IAW the TSB and the squeak is back. I just turn up the radio. I don't want the dealer to have another opportunity to crunch my fenders. (2 x already)

1LILNDN · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2010, 12:36:57 AM »

Is this an issue in the Cold weather or any Temp.weather ? Is it more on the 2006-07 s or all Years?

JimmyBaja · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:21:32 AM »

As you know I have the 09 coupe & as soon as it got cold out it started. Sounds like an old rusty wagon going down the road. I had no idea what it was until I joined this forum. The dealer never seems to duplicate the problems with my car so I don't bother going anymore. I just end up in some stinkin rental that smells like puke

and and nothing is changed when I get it back

I have a leak arround the seal where the roof meets the windshield frame that they can't find, I have a rear end/drivetrane vibration/noise one tech says he can't hear it & the other tech says he can hear/feel it but "has no idea what would cause that"

I found the leak myself but I don't trust them to fix it - I will fix it myself. Still looking for info on the rearend vibration. Did I mention I hate leaving my car at the $*#@&^

dealer!!!!!!!

JimmyBaja · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:30:04 AM »

Oh wait, let me tell you how I really feel - I can't, I'll get kicked off the forum for obscenities

lil goat · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2010, 09:42:35 AM »

There are a couple of options, the easiest is to lube them, it's really easy, jack up the car enough you can get under it, ramps work pretty well. I put it on jack stands just easier for me, there are only 4 15mm bolts, 2 for each bushing. Take them out pull the bushing off lube the inside, I used synthetic grease from Amazon about $5. Put them back, I have read where people wrap the bar with plumbers Teflon tape, it will eventually wear away but should last all winter (calling BQbby the plumber). For about $15 you can get the Energy Suspension 34 mm polyurethane bushing for a 2005 Mustang, it is the exact same bushing as what was on my car after they did the TSB except poly and they use the stock brackets. It has channels (grooves) inside the bushing that hold the grease better. That is what is on my car now, no squeak. Then there are the Prothane bushings with a Zerk fitting so you can grease them without removing the bolts. I have a set of these to test but it has been to damn cold to put them on. Bottom line only one way to get rid of the squeak, and that is to lube the bushing, and you will most likely need to do this every fall at a minimum.

snaponbob · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2010, 09:43:27 AM »

Jim, take it elsewhere. You aren't required to stay put!!!!!!!!

JimmyBaja · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2010, 10:25:06 AM »

Thanks Comedian, & Bob I thought about taking it to another dealer for service issues but since its all warranty work I figured they would tell me to return to where I purchased it from. I'll have to try another dealer to see what they have to say about the rearend vibration/noise. Thanks

Critterman · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2010, 10:53:49 AM »

Check your driveshalf. There have been a couple that I can remember that the bolts were loose, and in on case a couple missing. Check front and back flanges.

lil goat · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2010, 11:04:11 AM »

Quote from: jimmybaja on January 12, 2010, 10:25:06 AM

Thanks Comedian, & Bob I thought about taking it to another dealer for service issues but since its all warranty work I figured they would tell me to return to where I purchased it from. I'll have to try another dealer to see what they have to say about the rearend vibration/noise. Thanks

It has always been with GM you can take your car to ANY GM dealership, doesn't even have to be a Pontiac dealer. The advantage of the Pontiac dealership is they may know more about your car. My car has never been back to the dealer I bought it from, as a matter of fact they are out of business.

tazzman · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2010, 02:06:38 PM »

Lithium spray, had mine replaced in 08 sqeak came back. Sprayed them and have been fine since.

08 Deep GXP

Sly Bob · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2010, 02:19:58 PM »

Or you could just park it for the winter...

JimmyBaja · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2010, 03:04:14 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on January 12, 2010, 02:19:58 PM

Or you could just park it for the winter...

No, that's ok thanks, grease is good or I'll just crank the stereo a little higher.

chuckdoc · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:14:07 PM »

Never, I have the need for speed all year long.
Joe has the best solution. Radio load, Lawrence Welk never sounded better.

JimmyBaja · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:19:09 PM »

Yeah, I can picture them bubbles float'n arround now.

sunnygator · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:08:36 PM »

Quote from: tazzman on January 12, 2010, 02:06:38 PM

Lithium spray, had mine replaced in 08 sqeak came back. Sprayed them and have been fine since.

08 Deep GXP

So a little lithium spray (without removing them) did the trick?

And can I get a better description of exactly what bushings I am looking for and where to find them? I have the service manuals.....

sunnygator

Critterman · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:41:33 PM »

It's that bar under the front of the car connected the the suspension on both sides. the bushings are where it is mounted to the frame

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