Creaking noise when turning tightly.

[stu666]

Happy New Year Folks

As per the title I'm getting an annoying creaking noises from the n/s/f when turning tightly, it seems to be more noticeable when damp/cold.

I'm thinking it's possibly the strut top bearing.

Anyone had anything similar or got any ideas?

Thanks

Stuart

 

[cuprakemp]

bottom ball joint may be shot

 

[stu666]

Cheers, Will have a good look next time it's dry, Could be waiting a while...

 

[FAST AL]

CV Joint by the sounds of it.You may get away with replacing the CV rubber and regreasing the joint.Is the car fairly new? I'm thinking warranty as this should not happen to a newish car.

 

[stu666]

CV Joint by the sounds of it.You may get away with replacing the CV rubber and regreasing the joint.Is the car fairly new? I'm thinking warranty as this should not happen to a newish car.

The car is out of manufacturers warranty, it has an aftermarket scotsure warranty which does not seem to cover much.

Cheers

 

[FAST AL]

Seems like you need to change your warranty provider.Think I will go to warrantywise when mine's up for renewal.

 

[stu666]

It's the one that came with the car. Not sure if I'll tke another warranty out when it expires.
Knowing my luck the car would break a month after.

 

[dannychapman10]

Mine does the same in wet or damp conditions but not in the dry, as my mum drove off today in her VW Sirocco with manufacture 19 inch wheels on in the snow, it did the same. I personally think the wheels scrape ever so slightly It's very much like a creaking noise and only on full lock.

Danny.

 

[stevesulsh]

I reckon top strut bush/bearing see previous threads, had both of mine replaced last year all good now