Suspension Creak

Hammie2k · 12-05-2008, 09:13

Only had my Octy VRs for 2 days now but I have noticed that when going over speed bumps or driving on a bumpy road I am getting a very large creaking noise that seems to be at the drivers side front.

I have the standard 3 month warranty from the garage I got it from but just wondered If anybody else has suffered this to help me narrow it down before taking it in the garage.

Cheers

Malc · 12-05-2008, 11:26

Very common problem - had it with mine when I picked it up.

Front antiroll bar need replacing and should be done under warranty.

Hammie2k · 12-05-2008, 11:47

Cheers Malc,

Is it common for these to go after just 31000 miles ?

I'll be making use of that warranty ASAP then to get the antiroll bar replaced.

KenONeill · 12-05-2008, 11:52

Sounds like one of the ARB mounting bushes, the drop links, or the radiator mounts (all common problems).

I know it's a warranty job, but check the radiator mounts yourself when the engine's cold; rock the top of the radiator and see if it creaks.

ap0gee · 12-05-2008, 12:17

That's two in the last five minutes! Mr T's gonna kick your a$$!!!

Hammie2k · 12-05-2008, 12:54

Cheer for all the suggestions guys.

I am have a do with the warranty company atm (supprise supprise) they want me to drive the car back to Scunthorpe (Where I got t from) when I live in Bradford !

i'll keep you posted as to what the problem was once I get it sorted

12-05-2008, 09:13	#1
Hammie2k Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Suspension Creak Only had my Octy VRs for 2 days now but I have noticed that when going over speed bumps or driving on a bumpy road I am getting a very large creaking noise that seems to be at the drivers side front. I have the standard 3 month warranty from the garage I got it from but just wondered If anybody else has suffered this to help me narrow it down before taking it in the garage. Cheers

12-05-2008, 11:26	#2
Malc Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Suspension Creak Very common problem - had it with mine when I picked it up. Front antiroll bar need replacing and should be done under warranty.

12-05-2008, 11:47	#3
Hammie2k Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Suspension Creak Cheers Malc, Is it common for these to go after just 31000 miles ? I'll be making use of that warranty ASAP then to get the antiroll bar replaced.

12-05-2008, 11:52	#4
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,252 Thanks: 55 Thanked 479 Times in 471 Posts	Re: Suspension Creak Sounds like one of the ARB mounting bushes, the drop links, or the radiator mounts (all common problems). I know it's a warranty job, but check the radiator mounts yourself when the engine's cold; rock the top of the radiator and see if it creaks.

12-05-2008, 12:17	#5
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,505 Thanks: 320 Thanked 315 Times in 271 Posts	Re: Suspension Creak That's two in the last five minutes! Mr T's gonna kick your a$$!!! __________________

12-05-2008, 12:54	#6
Hammie2k Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Suspension Creak Cheer for all the suggestions guys. I am have a do with the warranty company atm (supprise supprise) they want me to drive the car back to Scunthorpe (Where I got t from) when I live in Bradford ! i'll keep you posted as to what the problem was once I get it sorted

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