 Front end creaking at low speed, Tie rod ends perhaps? |
 Jun 5, 2011 - 8:44 PM
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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 
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Mar 5, 2012 - 2:11 PM
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guys from the alignment shop told me the left inner cv boot was torn. Is there any particular noise it makes? Im most certain the noise I'm hearing now is the fact that my sway bars (suspension technique) just need grease on the bushings....
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Mar 5, 2012 - 7:43 PM
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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Mar 6, 2012 - 5:11 AM)  guys from the alignment shop told me the left inner cv boot was torn. Is there any particular noise it makes? I'm no suspension expert, but I wouldn't have thought a torn boot would cause any noises. It would allow the grease to slowly escape though, so maybe the lack of lubrication on the CV joint could cause a noise? Replacing the tie rod ends is one of the best things I've ever done to my car - not to mention the cheapest and easiest. Not only did it get rid of the noise, but the whole front end feels so much more solid now. Very happy.
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Mar 5, 2012 - 11:41 PM
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QUOTE (S8S8 @ Mar 5, 2012 - 8:43 PM) QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Mar 6, 2012 - 5:11 AM) guys from the alignment shop told me the left inner cv boot was torn. Is there any particular noise it makes? I'm no suspension expert, but I wouldn't have thought a torn boot would cause any noises. It would allow the grease to slowly escape though, so maybe the lack of lubrication on the CV joint could cause a noise? Replacing the tie rod ends is one of the best things I've ever done to my car - not to mention the cheapest and easiest. Not only did it get rid of the noise, but the whole front end feels so much more solid now. Very happy. ya my steering wheel is off and acts weird if a take a turn sharp. I'm doing a ss suspension swap in the next month!! or so I hope. -------------------- Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle parts
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S8S8 Front end creaking at low speed Jun 5, 2011 - 8:44 PM
Rusty worn shock maybe?
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