stilo- knocking and squeaking noise esp on speed bumps

split_second

hi all wonder if you can help

i am long suffering owner of a 2002 stilo, owned since 2004, now it has decided to make an odd knocking and squeaking noise when i go over speed bumps, does anyone know what this might be and if so is it expensive to fix? trying to get 1-2 more years out the car but need to know if this is anything major or just another rattle that is a ''feature'' of italian car ownership?

thanks

Strider590

ARB bushes would be my first guess....... Especially if it's only on speed bumps.

Lum

Don't own a Stilo or related car, but it's probably suspension damage from all the potholes and speed bumps.

If you're lucky it'll just be bushes or something, which are a wear item. If you're unlucky something might be bent, or a ball joint need replacing (fixable, just a more annoying job)

Be sure to get a proper alignment done, not just tracking, after having your suspension repaired, otherwise you may start getting through tyres a lot faster than usual.

split_second

there are a few suspension parts that stilos go through something rotten, i'll get a list and have a word with my mechanic, thanks

split_second

its suspension bushes, got to get it checked properly but been told its fixable and not a huge surprise

birkee

Knocks ! Need bushes replaced.
Squeeks ! Spray the bushes with WD40 for temp fix. Could last ages!