Paul_RS

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I have an annoying creaking sound when i turn my wheel. Its not rubbing on the steering shroud so i'm pretty stumped as to what it could be? I've replaced the suspension top bearings and that has made no difference. Are there any bushes in the steering column that could cause this?

James

have a look at the front springs, the very top coil where it's been flattened upto the next one down, often they go rusty here which can cause a creaking sound. while it's in the air [as you'll only see it it with the weight off it] fill the gap with grease then try it.

Paul_RS

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I've got newish spax coilovers in it mate, sorry should have mentioned that! I've been told it could be worn droplinks?

BM08

My GTi does this slightly, i find its only when im at low speeds like parking etc.

Its going for a service soon so ill get that sorted at the same time

Paul_RS

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If you find out what it is, could you let me know? My friend and i would be very greatful as both our RS 2000s do it!!!

BM08

which mks are the rs2000's? think 96 would be a mk6

Paul_RS

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yep both of ours are 1996 cars - same shape as your GTi

BM08

Interesting.

To be honest it doesnt really bother me, but clearly something needs looking at or replacing, when its done ill let you know

Paul_RS

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Cheers mate!!

benrs2000

try the rubber mouts at the top of the shock thats what was creaking on mine

wide ka

its the droplinks. my ka been doing for a few months only sub 20mph i thought it was the suspension due to it being lowered quite a lot on coilovers but when i jack it up and take the drop links off it was silent, only Ł10 each cheaper than the stearing rack!

Dave Parker

my mk6 did this it was the rubber seal where the steering column went through the floor squirteed with wd never did it again.

Paul_RS

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Thanks guys

Putting new droplinks in this week, i'll also try lubbing up the steering column rubber and the suspension top rubbers.

Rs Gary

mine had this a few weeks ago and it was the drop links put new one on and all was sorted
cheeRS gary
AKA shrek

Paul_RS

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Thanks gary