Front Suspension Squeaks - only in warm temps

[JFRCross]

Hello, my 2008 MZ5 has audible suspension squeaking with any movement, forward/backward or up/down (bumps). The squeaks sound like rubber, so my gut says suspension bushings. The other threads on bushings are about squeaking in cold weather, and since mine only squeaks in warm temps (over 72 F), I am bringing it to the group. Some other info - 2008 MZ5 Sport MT, original front struts, KYB GR-2 in back, 66K miles.

So, what do we think, bushings or something else?

A side question: I am going to be selling the car soon. Since it has a MT and there are fewer of those around, is it worth it posting on this site or should I just sell locally?

Thanks for everything

 

[Silentnoise713]

Most likely still sway bar bushings. I don't think you'll just get an exact answer and you'll have to tackle it one bushing at a time.

I think the MT is a detriment to selling the car and will limit your buying audience. As much as I love to dive my manual Mz5, I now moreso wish it was an auto. The PO that sold me the car said he had a lot of callers about the car but the moment he said it was a manual, a lot of people just turned away. I was the only person to come see the car after having it posted for about a month. When I talked to him on the phone, he wanted to make sure I know it was a manual, LOL. Anyhow, good luck selling it.


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[foxhound1979]

Don't worry,mine make some noise in warm weather ! I'll have to change my front bushings too !
So hot or cold on my Mz5,doesnt matter.