Strange "Cricket" Noise

[daddio]

I have purchased a 1997 Z3, 1.9 in great condition with 23,000 miles on it. Periodically as I drive it, there is a "cricket" like sound coming from behind the seats. Does anyone with a Z3 had this type of problem and what did you do to get rid of the noise? Thanks.

 

[Zee3Coupe]

Did you try a can of bug spray?

Sounds like it might be a rear shock creaking. I've just begun to notice mine doing this over bumps and getting in and out of the car. Is it a constant sound?

 

[daddio]

Thanks. Most of the time it is while I am driving. Sometimes it goes away for a short period of time. I don't hear it when I get in the car until I start driving.

 

[grc]

i think i have the cricket noise too, from both sides. i'm hoping it's just the upper shock mounts but not the metal chunking out of the chassis? it's a known problem spot, i've seen aftermarket beef-up kits for the upper shock mounts, anybody using them?

 

[Greydog]

Noise

Could be RSM's, could also be the dreaded subframe crack. Could also be a cricket..

Subframe crack is easy to spot, RSM's are easy to replace.
Crickets are hard to catch...

If nothing else works, just turn up the radio

[bmwkick]

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1998 2.8 Z3 Individual
Dakar II / Cobra Seats with Yellow Piping
#115 of 300
18,000 miles currently...

 

[sbay77]

My 97 did the same thing and I had to replace the rear shocks. No more cricket noise after that.

 

[daddio]

Dear Sbay 77,

Did you replace the shocks with dealer shocks or special ones? Did you also have the shock mounts changed?

Thanks.