Odd creaking noise

[PaulieB]

Ok, had this or about a week now,

When in full lock / near full lock turning i'm getting like a rubbing / clicking noise... Got my dad to look when it was doing today, and the wheel isn't touching anything / touching the mudflaps...

Anyone got any idea? Is this a problem, or just suspension creaking?

Cheers!

 

[PaulieB]

Just went out and checked again, and it's only when turning right.. Gonna email the service manager of the garage and see what he says, anyone got any ideas in the mean time? (car has only done 7k miles)

 

[Rosco906]

possibly top strut mounts?

does the steering feel odd and rumbly?

 

[PaulieB]

The steering feels fine still, it's only when im on full lock (parallel parking / stupid taxi type lanes in glasgow etc) Didn't notice any rumble etc, might go out and check again in a minute, but i think the neighbours are looking at me oddly, since i've turned my car round about 10 times in the last hour in the same spot

 

[Rosco906]

its still under warranty so just go back to garage and say sort, warranty sorted.lol

 

[PaulieB]

Yeah i think i'l prolly get it taken through on Tuesday.

 

[Pigeon142]

If you find out please let me know have got similar happening

 

[PaulieB]

If you find out please let me know have got similar happening

Will phone tomorrow morning and see what they say, just would rather not have to drive 40miles each way to get it fixed

 

[PaulieB]

No one can seem to explain the problem over the phone, so it's off on my 70 mile round trip to get it sorted on Thursday, i'l keep you posted!

Bleh, 2 problems in 4 weeks.. Tis not good!

 

[Pigeon142]

Hope it's nothing too bad

 

[PaulieB]

And after doing it all yesterday + Saturday + sunday... It's not making a noise today....

This makes it even more random.....

Hope its making a noise again by Thursday or il look daft!

 

[pg glasgow]

is the car lowered?

 

[PaulieB]

is the car lowered?

Nope, 100% standard DAB Sport.

It's not creaking today either.... Il check again later, could be only when the cars just been started or something...

 

[Kelman70]

Years ago i had a sinilar problem with my starlet turbo, would creak/click/knock when cornering/turning, ended up being a small stone stuck in the gap between the chassis and the wishbone, took my weeks to figure it out!

Have you checked the guard around your brake disc as if this has taken a knock it could be catching on something.

 

[rk696]

Might be your cv joint that has split maybe. Mind you tho, it should last a LOT longer than 7000 miles

 

[PaulieB]

Just went to try it from cold, still no noise, maybe i'm over reacting everything, i just freak out when things that i dont think should happen, happen.

 

[PaulieB]

Ok finally got it looked at, wasn't making any noises in the garage, but the kind people at Livingstons in Glasgow looked at it anyway, found out its damaged top suspension brushes, and the part is ordered to be replaced.

Any idea how it got damaged? I've no idea about cars

Just thought id let the people know that were wondering.