[rossdutch]

Thanks Helen,

I've had my Space Star now for 3 years and had the first squeak from the back wheels quite soon after, took it to a garage who couldn't find anything wrong. it went away soon afterwards. This time it's really back with a vengance on the front and also possibly (It's hard to tell actually!) from the back too, and I don't think I can face another journey from Southampton to Nottingham with that noise! I'm going to take a look at it this weekend but I'm no mechanic so I'm not holding out much hope! I will let you know if I find anything!

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Bye!

 

[rossdutch]

Thanks Barry,

I had a look at your suspension rebuild post, I think you are probably right. It does seem like a frequent problem with the Space Star, which is a shame because it lets down an otherwise mechanically sound vehicle in my experience!

I had a look at it this weekend and lubricated everything I could see to lubricate under the passangers side front wheel, and I'm pleased to report that the squeaking has stopped :grin: , though the creaking remains . How long this temporary solution will last for is another matter though! I'm not confident to replace the bushes myself, but at least I can point a garage in the right direction now, unlike last time when they didn't seem to want to know!

Thanks for your help!

Ross

 

[rossdutch]

Well, I'm happy to report that My space star squeaks and creaks no more.
I took it to a local garage (MOT Express in Southampton) who had a look and told me it was the top mount of the suspension that was squeaking, and a hole had begun to be worn in it.
The parts they fitted were:
Insulator MR316528
Front Suspension Spring MR369118 (Not the big suspension coil apparently!)
Front Suspension Strut MR316535

The parts came to £50.37 and they charged me for an hours labour.

And the squeak, grind and clunk have gone!! :grin: