VZ Wagon - annoying creaking noise

[Silverbird]

Hi all

Over the last month or so, there is a creaking noise coming from the tailgate / cargo area of the wagon, only when going over bumpy roads. I've had the trims off the inside of the tailgate, checked everything in there, tightened up a couple of loose bits I found - but the sound is still there. It's getting pretty annoying - any suggestions appreciated.

Blake

 

[CONROD]

check inside the side pocket where the jack lives. Wrap a rag around the jack and see if that muffles the sound:idea:

 

[Silverbird]

check inside the side pocket where the jack lives. Wrap a rag around the jack and see if that muffles the sound:idea:

Hi Conrod

Very sensible suggestion - thankyou - but I removed the jack and basically everything I had in the back of the wagon. Totally stumped.

 

[gendi]

You know what I have the same issue and haven't thought of it till now, if you ever find it make sure you post it.

 

[DeanoV6]

My cargo Barrier was the cause of the creek in my VZ

 

[Silverbird]

You know what I have the same issue and haven't thought of it till now, if you ever find it make sure you post it.

Certainly will do that.

My cargo Barrier was the cause of the creek in my VZ

Good suggestion but no, I don't have a cargo barrier. In fact this is the first car in which I have not fitted one.

 

[XioiX1983]

Check the pins at the top of the tailgate. Alsocheck the rear ssuspension rubbers.

 

[Silverbird]

Check the pins at the top of the tailgate. Alsocheck the rear ssuspension rubbers.

Hi XioiX1983 - I had been giving thought to both of those things. What am I looking for with regard to the tail gate hinges?

Thanks and regards
Blake

 

[Silverbird]

Hit all the rubber below the deck with WD-40 (not the tyres, LOL). Will see if there's and difference tomorrow when I drive to work.

 

[XioiX1983]

You are looking for any movement in the pins.