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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Enforcer on 18 June 2010, 17:29

Title: Creaking
Post by: Enforcer on 18 June 2010, 17:29

Hello chaps,

One last question: I find the front of the car creaks a bit when going over speed bumps.

Is this a common issue?

Thanks

Title: Re: Creaking
Post by: ub7rm on 18 June 2010, 19:39

I have this on mine, seems to be worse when cold  :undecided:

It has always done this but got worse (then subsequently better when I had one of the tie rods replaced.  Still a little bit of creaking though.

Title: Re: Creaking
Post by: Enforcer on 18 June 2010, 22:04

Thanks chap - as I've just purchased the car (from a small garage) I was wondering whether to take it back and ask for the "fault" to be rectified? But sounds like it's a strange "VW" issue...

Title: Re: Creaking
Post by: Hurdy on 19 June 2010, 00:09

Sounds like the front ARB is dry. A little grease around there on both mounts should help reduce the creaking noise.

Title: Re: Creaking
Post by: Colinv on 19 June 2010, 09:03

Like hurdy says, try to grease in and around the arb bushes, failing that it may possibly be the top strut mounts that need greased up

Title: Re: Creaking
Post by: Enforcer on 19 June 2010, 15:18

Thanks guys - do you know of any DIY guides to help me locate what I need to grease?

:)