squeaking coming from under the car and a thumping

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bodhie30318
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Post Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:19 pm

squaking and thumping noise coming from under the car happens when i hit bumps mostly
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:43 am

Welcome to the Zone! :) Sounds like your bushes may be worn, particularly the front wishbone 'lollipop' ones, possibly also rear subframe bushes.

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Suspension
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:23 am

Short answer is whatever is worn. For a more detailed (and useful) answer, you'll have to narrow down the area the noise is coming from a bit.