Squeeking/Squeeling sound from front wheels

[jamiebennett81]

when I pull away slowly, I get this squeeling sound coming from the front wheels (well thats where it appears to be coming from)

it only happens however upon pulling away slowly/initial acceleration, but its fine once rolling

I thought it would be a wheel bearing, but this normally comes in the form of a droning sound when travelling

I have had the passenger side wheel bearing done, and recently had Powerflex bushes fitted too...and still the squeeling noise continues

I am sure its related as the steering just does not feel as tight as it use to. All tyre pressures are ok, no play in the wheels and tracking seems ok too (although could do with being done again I think as there is a little play in the direction at high speed)

so, I went to AMD today, and we went out for a test drive, and it was really difficult to replicate the issue...seems to happen more so when it is cold

we put it up on the ramp and found a couple of things. The oil drain pipe was resting against the drive shaft, so we cable tied this back to see if it would stop the noise (as a temporary measure, we will sort this out properly another time). There is definitely less vibration coming through the steering wheel now, but still this noise

track rods seem fine too

the only other thing was the gaitor on the arms of the steering rack needs replacing as these were split, but nothing major

any ideas? I am lost to think what it could be.............

 

[mattyp33]

could it possible be a try suspension bush? try spraying some WD40 on them.

 

[jamiebennett81]

could it possible be a try suspension bush? try spraying some WD40 on them.

would this not make a squeeling sound if pressed/moved when stationary

noise only happens when the car is under load and moving initially

 

[james walker]

could it possible be a try suspension bush? try spraying some WD40 on them.

dont spray wd40 on suspension bushes matey, white grease is what you want, wd will eat away at the rubber after a while.....

 

[jamiebennett81]

ok

perhaps we will stick with, its just a pro longed squeeling sound noise, like something is very worn (to rule out the squeeky suspension theory)

could not see anything badly worn that would make such a sound, apart from what I have listed above as needed replacing but these parts are OK at the moment

Simon at AMD mentioned the clutch, but I cant see how this would squeel

the best way I can describe it is like a squeeling sound from metal running dry from lack of lubrication

wheel hubs?? drive shaft ends??

 

[Willie]

Not the brake pads taking a bit of time to retract?

 

[jamiebennett81]

Not the brake pads taking a bit of time to retract?

hmmm, not thought of that mate, cheers

suppose that can't be changed then

the noise seems more present when its cold, and not so when it hots up.....noise is still there but more faint

 

[Willie]

Next time it's cold, don't brake with the pedal for a minute or so before moving off, see if that makes a difference