I was driving today on a really bumpy road and I heard a noise each time I hit a rough spot. It sounded a bit like there was something loose in the trunk so when I got home I checked the battery which was tight, I thought it might be the cover over the spear wheel or the spare but they seemed tight. It may be in the roof near the rear of the car. So, is there anything in the roof what might rattle??

It doesn't sound like it's under the car

Thanks

 

Upper shock mounts?

 

Is there any way I can see the mounts with out taking of the wheels?

Thanks

 

Suspension noises on any car can be tough to find when the suspension is static, under load, or sometimes when in full droop on a lift. The direct answer to the question is it will be hard to see what you need to see tire on or off because this could end up being a bushing.

I would suggest getting the car on a ramp lift for the initial exam. I wish I could encourage you to have someone ride in the trunk while you drive, but I can't.

Short of a desperate adventure like that, you might have someone occupy the rear seat while the car is driven. Noises transfer in the monocoque to the point that it's tough to pin point.

All that having been said, if the dampers aren't at fault, look at the bushings.

 

Just say I could talk someone to take a ride in the trunk what are they lissening for? Like I said it sounds to me that there was something rattling in the roof rather than the rear suspension but thought I'd ask what you guys had to say.

I will ask one of my old retired friends to take a rid in the trunk. I'm sure we can get one of them to get in but at our age getting them out will be a problem. I'll need a few others to come for a ride so they can help.. lol

 

I had same noise, it was bushing between shock rod and mount.

 

Thanks everyone for your input. Had the rear end sitting on the jack stands today can see NO play or noise coming from the shocks, however the rubber bushing on the Stabilizer bar links look bad, infact one side has one missing and the other seem very worm.

I'm in Canada so any ideas where to get either new bushings or new Stabilizer Bar Links? I have looked at Rock Auto who have them if needed..

Thanks again.

 

This one fit to my jaguar 2 Sway Bar Link REAR FORD CONTOUR 95-00 K80458 | eBay

 

Or here lot of different links http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Parts-Ac...os=34113&gbr=1

 

Thanks Pan I just ordered a set from ebay my local parts guy wanted $42.00 a piece for them.. One other thing though you show a picture of the upper shock mount now how did you get to it through the trunck?

Thanks again

Bill

 

You have to remove shock strut with the spring all assembly.
I will make new thread with pictures, how to change rear struts in couple hours

 

Do you have those pictures yet Pan?

 

yes just did it https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...acement-62143/