creaking noise

[daniel-1986]

everytime i pull off there is a creaking noise coming from the drivers side, my dad said it could be the wishbone bushes but it doesnt do it over heavy bumps, the only thing i can think of is the rear engine mount but it was fine at 2 o'clock then came back to drive it an hour later and the noise started

[dubmaster77]

Check your ront engine mount.... Then check your subframe is tight!! I had a creaking every time I went into reverse and it turned out to be the subframe was loose!!

[daniel-1986]

i went over speed hump whilst braking from 20 mph and it quite a nasty bump with pothole just in front of it, could this have loosened the subframe bolts

[sharpie]

have a look and see instead of just speculating.

[DarnPB]

Have your wheels been off lately? I had the same on a Passat and found that the numpties at the garage had not tightened up the wheel bolts! I only found out when I went to remove the wheels to investigate the problem. I though it was a suspension bush. I rechecked the other wheels and they werer all the same.

[oakgreen_91]

Could also potentially be your suspension top mounts

[daniel-1986]

i jacked the car up and shook the wheel for play but couldnt feel any play plus when i set off you can sometimes feel vibration in the steering wheel

[daniel-1986]

heres the noise im talking about



its easier to explain with a video

[Mk2Kezza]

Could be top mounts or the wishbone rubber thing? Had a similar noise on mine recently and changed the wishbone and top mounts - no noise now 

[daniel-1986]

if i put the car on axles stands with boths off the ground and put in first gear, would this put enough pressure on the rear engine mount to make a noise if its fooked