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10-01-2007, 04:01 PM
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fit 'n' turn
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Hi All
Im new to this site and forums in general so please excuse any bad etiquette. So here's my dilema i have just changed the upper control arm pivot bushes in my old xf ute as it was squeaking more than a whores bed. That fixed the problem for all of 5k's now its back just as bad. Has anyone had this problem before? Any advice greatly appreciated. Cheers Box |
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10-01-2007, 04:04 PM
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Former BTIKD
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sunny Downtown Wagga Wagga. NSW.
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Spray it with brake fluid.
Using a 'Hairdressers' waterspray bottle from any $2 shop 
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10-01-2007, 04:07 PM
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fit 'n' turn
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thanks mate still hoping to fix the problem rather than cover it up.
Thanks for the reply. |
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10-01-2007, 04:13 PM
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Former BTIKD
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No problem. It used to work for me.
I goes without saying that you DONT get brake fluid on the paintwork though
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10-01-2007, 04:12 PM
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G'day and welcome
i had the same problem and it was the metal on metal rubbing that caused it, mine was fixed when i replaced them... did you greese them good? have they been torqued up properly? may be the shockies saddle that is worn did you replace that at the same time? You could also try CRC but this won't last if using brake fluid watch your paint. I know how anoing this is i put up with it for years |
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10-01-2007, 05:01 PM
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growing up is optional
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gawler area SA
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Sure its not the upper ball joint squeaking? Have had this problem many times at work. Some of the aftermarket joints dont have provision for grease nipples. I usually poke a small hole in the rubber boot and spray CRC into it with a nozzle. Give it a try.
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10-01-2007, 05:12 PM
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V8 wannaabeee
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southbank, melb
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probably ball joint... i know what will fix that, an e - series :P
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10-01-2007, 05:12 PM
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10-01-2007, 05:52 PM
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fit 'n' turn
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Location: Melbourne
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Thanks for the suggestions fellas i will try them out for sure.
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10-01-2007, 06:30 PM
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I have the same problem too.
Replaced all the bushes about 6months back fixed it for about a month but it back. i also found that when i didn't drive it for two weeks for about a week it didn't do it. good luck with it all and let me know the results
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10-01-2007, 09:22 PM
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SZII in Silhouette
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Darwin NT
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It's a standard XF feature....... Apparently if it disappears you can go to Ford Spares and order another box of squeaks..........
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10-01-2007, 10:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Spring saddles!!replace them.
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11-01-2007, 05:24 PM
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fit 'n' turn
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Melbourne
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hey guys i tried the brake fluid and crc still no joy.
Just got some new spring saddles which i'll chuck in tomorrow will keep posting results untill fixed for those interested. thanks again for your replies and ideas :voldar02: Box |
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13-01-2007, 05:45 PM
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fit 'n' turn
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Location: Melbourne
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And the winner is SPRING SADDLES!!
Congratulations MO And Coupdy Do! Thanks to all who have replied to this post, legends all. Box |
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