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Edmundpwb2
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Creaking noise

Post by Edmundpwb2 » Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:55 am

Good morning one and all
I have sorted a few issues on the GT but a creaky noise when steering I cannot locate and nor can the garage I took it too. It has a creaking noise when turning the steering wheel left and seems to be worse at low speeds. The garage i took it too said they think it's either wishbone or steering rack issue. They said they could not work out which one them was the problem and that I should drive it until it gets worse. They also said nothing they could see was loose or obviously cracked. Does any have any idea of the issues I may have or a way I can find out definitively? Many thanks

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Re: Creaking noise

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:45 am

Creaking while steering of course could be many things but is often the suspension top mount bearings
Last edited by jamescarruthers on Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:54 am, edited 1 time in total.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: Creaking noise

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:47 am

jamescarruthers wrote:
Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:45 am
Creaking while steering is often the suspension top mount bearings
LH: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-400-44 ... 635-2958-0

RH: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-400-44 ... 635-2958-0

By the way, I’m not sure if these are good parts or not as there is no brand mentioned. But basically, they are available.

Polar parts also have them for £16.89 each plus £14.90 shipping and currently 10% off. Basically the same for a few quid cheaper.

LH, item number 10000291: https://www.polar-parts.co.uk/Strut-Mounting-Front-Left

RH, item number 10000292: https://www.polar-parts.co.uk/Strut-Mou ... ront-Right
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: Creaking noise

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:05 am

And if you do change this top mount (item 3 in pic below), it’s probably prudent to change the bearing (item 12 below) at the top of the suspension strut also. And if you’ve gone that far, it could be time to consider new shock absorbers as they will nearly removed to replace the above!

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Lastly, the anti-roll bar bushes car creak also and you could get lucky and apply a little oil or grease to them. They are item 20 above
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: Creaking noise

Post by dcwalker » Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:19 am

For such front end creaking noises my first suspects in order are always (1) drop-links then (2) 2 top mounts.

Changing drop links is usually easy unless the bolts are totally seized, and they don't tend to be expensive, so an easy one to eliminate first...

David
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Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!

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Re: Creaking noise

Post by Edmundpwb2 » Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:36 pm

Hi chaps. I have finally got around to getting the strut mount and the bearing but still have to creaking noise as before. The link arms look new so don't think it's them. Is there anything else I could try? Many thanks

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Re: Creaking noise

Post by jifflemon » Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:19 am

Any chance of a video of the noise? (I can help with posting it)

Does the noise stay when the car is jacked up?

Oh and new looking link arms shouldn't be overlooked - I had a perfect looking one fail the MOT for a shredded boot!

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Re: Creaking noise

Post by Edmundpwb2 » Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:11 pm

Hi Jiff
I have taken some videos when driving. You can hear the sort of creaking noise. You ok if I send it via email? It seems to occur when pulling away or slowing down but more so when Steering in a direction.

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