Strange suspension noises, Help!!!

Well its time for the cold weather again, and my 156 really does not like the cold!

Last winter i had a really wierd squeeking noise (like an old bed, getting some hammer!!) from both sides of the front suspension while travelling over bumpy stuff, so i took it to my Alfa specialist for a check over, only to be told all was ok, all summer it has been fine, and now, with the weather turning, the noise is back!, worse than last time as well.
When bouncing on the car (from the outside) i can`t hear a thing, but driving, it sounds like an old bed again!!
No clunking, or knocking, just this horrible squeeking.
Please can anyone help,as its driving me nuts!

Thanks in advance!

Sounds like top suspension arms, easiest way to check is good dose of wd40 on the rubber bushes and if the squeak goes you found it. Have a look at the thread below.

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-...wishbones.html

Originally Posted by Maverick

Sounds like top suspension arms, easiest way to check is good dose of wd40 on the rubber bushes and if the squeak goes you found it. Have a look at the thread below.

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-...wishbones.html

Thanks maverick, will check it out at w/end, hope it works!

yep upper arms. i have the same problem!

just emptied 500ml of 3 in 1 silicone spray onto the thing... if it goes away for the weekend ill get the new arm on monday!

You may as well replace both upper wishbones, if one has failed the other will be close to failing too.

Originally Posted by marko

yep upper arms. i have the same problem!

just emptied 500ml of 3 in 1 silicone spray onto the thing... if it goes away for the weekend ill get the new arm on monday!

Right!, are they expensive, and is it an easy(ish) job.

Also, if i replace both the top and bottom arms, will i have to get the tracking/camber re-set or will it be ok.

Oh and one last thing-sorry!

How big of a job is it to fit some lowering springs?, cos i might do it all at the same time

Cheers guys

I tried squirting in WD40 and it cured it. For about 10 miles or so..

Originally Posted by symonh2000

I tried squirting in WD40 and it cured it. For about 10 miles or so..

I have done the same today, and silent for now, but not hopeful!,

Phoned my Local Alfa specialist today for a quote, and thought i would do both upper and lower arms, but at £150 each plus vat i wont bother, seeing as though i aint got a spare £750 laying around (PHEW!!!)
Did`nt expect that much!, is this price normal, or are they taking the P***?

They are taking the ****. The arms are £32.50 + Vat per side from shop4parts or £25+ VAT from Alfashop. It is quite an easy job apparently. If you know what to do.

Originally Posted by symonh2000

They are taking the ****. The arms are £32.50 + Vat per side from shop4parts or £25+ VAT from Alfashop. It is quite an easy job apparently. If you know what to do.

Thanks for that mate, just ordered a pair and will see if my mates dads friendly garage will fit them, if its an ok job to do.

Did not realise they were so cheap.

I wont bother using Turin motors, supposed Alfa specialsists in Leeds with prices like that then!!!, Robbing B******s!!!

Thanks again for that mate!

Alfa put the prices of the top arms upto about £85 a few months ago and apparently have just reduced them to £35 last week

Originally Posted by Maverick

Alfa put the prices of the top arms upto about £85 a few months ago and apparently have just reduced them to £35 last week

I would imagine they sell quite a few this time of year..