M44 z3 squeak in “parcel shelf area”

Rhek

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Looking for a project, found one 1998 M44.
Hi, I took my z3 out yesterday to mates funeral as an homage to his love of his mx5. Lovely sunny day to send him off. Anyway as I bought it without a mot didn’t get to drive it but now it’s mot’d let the fun begin!!! Whilst driving it there is a squeaking sound from behind the head rests, am I right in thinking this is most probably the suspension too mounts? And if so, any recommendations/ upgrades before replacement. Thank you for any assistance.
 

Duncodin

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There's not much back apart from seat belt reels and tops of the shock absorbers. Athough squeeks do have a habit of sounding like they're coming from somewhere else. A squeek from the shock bottom bush could travel up and sound like it's at the top.

Stand by the car and push down on a rear wing to see if it squeeks. Squirt a bit of wd40 onto each bush to see if you can track it down.
 
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