I'm told the faithful 1994 Xantia tdi, now living in southern Italy has
developed a loud creaking from the rear end. Enough to draw attention from > the locals.
> Was laid up out in the weather for two years before decamping to sunnier
> climes and the brakes had to be derusted before the trip. Then the clutch
> cable broke. Apart from that still runs perfectly with 170,000 miles up.
> I'm suspecting trailing arm bearings.
> DaveK.
That's just you're age.
Clean & lube the rear height adjuster arm before it breaks.
I'd go for trailing arm bearings myself - although it won't hurt to look at the adjuster arm.
cheers, clive
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But make sure it's propped up properly on axle stands before you get under and waggle it or you might find yourself rather flatter than before.
Thanks to those with useful gen. Will pass it on. DaveK.
I suspect you are right. It's a standard Citroen failure mode, when it gets embarrassing enough then it's time to change them.
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