Front end creaking at low speed, Tie rod ends perhaps? Options

[S8S8]

Since the conversion I've picked up a strange creaking noise from the front end. It happens mainly at low speed, particularly when coming to a slow stop at the traffic lights.

I first noticed it when I had the exhaust fitted up. I thought it might have been something to do with the exhaust rubbing, but I took it back for the guy to have a look at and he reckons it's from dry tie rod ends. He claims that I probably couldn't hear it before because the engine was so loud (no exhaust at all!). He seems like a legit guy, so I don't think he's bullsh!tting me.

Has anyone else experienced this noise? I've done a few searches of the forums and see that tie rod ends do come up as a similar issue. I've gone through and checked all bolts and fittings and can't find anything loose that could be causing the noise.

Any other ideas?

Thanks

[Euphoria]

If it was after the conversion I'd be looking at what you changed, engine mounts, axles, brakes etc, I assume the engine mounts had all the rubber and you've double checked they're all tight?

Also could easily be brakes if its happening when you come to a stop, lubricate the sliding pins and put anti-noise stuff on the shims so everything is tight and then see how it is, I wouldn't think it'd be the tie rods, do they show any play? and how many km on the chassis?

This post has been edited by Euphoria: Jun 8, 2011 - 1:38 AM