Ongoing squeek - Saxperience

Subtle · 21st June 2006, 15:30

Right I've had this squeek now ever since I had my car lowered and it's been getting progressivly worse as time goes on. I've got no idea where it's coming from but it's definatly from the front end of the car.

At first I though it was just the springs n shocks needed to bed in a little bit so ignored it.

I've now tried to tighten those two bolts in the rear arch as I read somewhere on here that they can come loose and cause a squeeking. that didn't solve the problem, the noise is still there.

It only happens when I turn left and unsettle the car ie hit a bump or turn left. It doesnt happen at all when I turn right, bumps or no bumps.

I dont know whether the two are linked but when the car is going straight the steering wheel is very slightly turned to the left...maybe I just need my tracking done but any help on these two issues would be great

Thanks in advance
Neil

Saxo_Wilson · 21st June 2006, 19:33

Bump as this problem is developing on my car.

Dan · 21st June 2006, 19:43

It could be the anti roll bar bolt near the torsion bar as these are a common problem. Just need tightening.

puzzledzippy · 21st June 2006, 19:45

i have thae same only started when it was lowered

Saxo_Wilson · 21st June 2006, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

It could be the anti roll bar bolt near the torsion bar as these are a common problem. Just need tightening.

If thats the thing from the FAQ section we tried it today mate. No luck tho

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Saxo_Wilson · 22nd June 2006, 11:13

MATT_XLY_VTS · 22nd June 2006, 11:31

o.k. well means that,that didnt work, it could be a couple of other things as i had squeeking from the front of my car. i got told it could be the back engine mount as this is quite common on our little french mobiles or a wheel bearing.

could be completely wrong but its worth having a look at eh.

Saxo_Wilson · 22nd June 2006, 15:59

I am 96.5% certain it is due to the car being lowered tho. As both mine and subtles developed the problem after lowering.

Graeme^p · 22nd June 2006, 16:02

i also have this and it started to happen after i had it lowerd, but when i push the car up and down with my hands theres no noise!!

Saxo_Wilson · 22nd June 2006, 17:01

yeah same Graeme.

Luke · 22nd June 2006, 18:14

I have a squeak everytime i set off, sounds like its the suspension but it ain't lowered...

All i can think of is strut brace.

Dan · 22nd June 2006, 19:16

Could just be squeeky springs?

Saxo_Wilson · 22nd June 2006, 21:45

could be, It's Just weird how it only happens when we turn left tho.

Subtle · 23rd June 2006, 13:16

If it carries on I'm actually gunna take the whole suspension off and buy a new kit as it's REALLY pissing me off now lol

It's getting progressivly louder as time goes on, my little door speakers are going to need upgrading again to cope with the problem

Saxo_Wilson · 23rd June 2006, 18:36

It is annoying like. There must be an easy option rather then replacing the front springs.

Dan · 23rd June 2006, 18:40

Could it be a loose strut? What does the squeek sound like high pitched, fast etc etc

Subtle · 24th June 2006, 16:22

It's pretty high pitched...like a dog when you stand on it's paw only not as loud lol. The faster the car is going the faster the squeek is. I'm pretty sure it's directly linked to the suspension, I just dont know how