UNDER BONNET NOISE

[Colin H F]

I have just been out in the Bongo and I am hearing noises like rubber stretching and rubbing when going over speed bumps, wondered if its got any thing to do with the suspension, I know on other cars certain parts have got rubber gaiters on, could it be this any Ideas folks

[wonkanoby]

droplinks

front bushes /brackets on anti rool bar

i would look at these

[Colin H F]

hi not very well up on mechanics should I get the garage to have a look

[wonkanoby]

you can but initially just get under and tug

on mine it was obvious as they had sheared off

[Colin H F]

any pics or factsheets on this please

[mikeonb4c]

droplinks

front bushes /brackets on anti rool bar

i would look at these

Yes, I think so too. I had this on mine for some time but only for 1st few miles. A while later I had clonking and so changed droplinks and antiroll bar bushes and u-brackets. Not ever had the problem again. I suspect the squeaking was an early indication of failure on its way.

[wonkanoby]

no need really they are a simple....if the nuts will undo ...unbolt old bolt on new

do final tightening of drop links with wheels on ground is best

main pain is they tend to be rusted solid

so treat with wd 40/penetrating oil in advance

http://www.bongobits.com/Main.asp?PageN ... Product=28

http://www.bongobits.com/Main.asp?PageN ... Product=26

these are rear but fronts similar

http://www.bongobits.com/Main.asp?PageN ... Product=27

[jaylee]

I'm in the market for drop links on the front too!

But whats the deal with these?

http://www.bongobits.com/Main.asp?PageN ... Product=28

& these...? http://www.bongobits.com/Main.asp?PageN ... roduct=318

More to the point.. The price?

[mister munkey]

I have just been out in the Bongo and I am hearing noises like rubber stretching and rubbing when going over speed bumps, wondered if its got any thing to do with the suspension, I know on other cars certain parts have got rubber gaiters on, could it be this any Ideas folks

Doesn't sound like droplinks to me, thats more a clunky knocking than a stretching/rubbing rubber sound.

You don't have any hobbies you havent mentioned Colin do you?

[carlioll]

I have had 3 bongos now and they have all made a squelching sound from the suspension when going over speed bumps. If this is the noise you are experinencing then I dont think its anything to worry about. I agree that drop links and suspension bushes tend to make a more metalic sound when they are knackered. However, for peace of mind it might be as well for someone to check that nothing is obviousy wrong.

[dom_e]

Mine's always made a 'squelchy' / 'gritty' noise over speed bumps. It's more from the front and sounds pretty horrible, but nothing bad has ever happened! It passed the MOT not so long ago, so it can't be anything fundamental to safety.

[Colin H F]

mister munkey what ever do you mean

[FREDA MIND]

hi, could be a leaking or worn out shock absorber,have a check for any oil at base.
rick

[rita]

Hi,
Its probably the front struts, and, or the coil springs.

[Bongoplod]

I have had 3 bongos now and they have all made a squelching sound from the suspension when going over speed bumps. If this is the noise you are experinencing then I dont think its anything to worry about. I agree that drop links and suspension bushes tend to make a more metalic sound when they are knackered. However, for peace of mind it might be as well for someone to check that nothing is obviousy wrong.

Mine's always made a 'squelchy' / 'gritty' noise over speed bumps. It's more from the front and sounds pretty horrible, but nothing bad has ever happened! It passed the MOT not so long ago, so it can't be anything fundamental to safety.

So did my 1st one,never a problem and passed all its MOT`s,but agree,get it checked for
peace of mind.

Brian