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YOUR RESEARCHFront suspension squeak?
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Apparently it was the antiroll bar ball joint on the end (or at least that is what I _heard_ him say on the phone) rather than the bushes themselves.
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Hey, first post, so be gentle
Got a 2002 996 4s that's developed a front suspension squeak when reversing out of my drive (it makes the suspension go through full travel and only occurs on full lock). Anyone got any ideas?
Cheers for any thoughts.
Le
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36438
Lee
In all probability it is likely to be the front antiroll bar rubber bushes a bit dry. If so this usually happens in dry weather and disappears in wet weather. Cheap and easy to rectify with a bit of lubricant suitable for rubber.
Jo
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36440
Hi Jo.
Cheers for suggestion, just went out there and lubricated them up and after closer scrutiny, I think it is coming from more inside the wheel arch (I have found that if I turn the wheel full lock to the left and move the front left side of the car up and down, it will squeak, but only in full lock.
It's off to the dealers tomorrow, but was hoping to perhaps have a fix myself before then so as to avoid the hassle/expense.
Anything else it could be do you reckon?
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36451
its either going to be top mounts squeaking on your front shocks or front lower track control arms - unfortunatley both will be pricey to rectify although neither are dangerous faults just noisy and annoying!!
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36465
*****. Well, not a lot I can do about that myself. They are coming to pick the car up later on today, so as soon as I know, i'll post the verdict from them.
Cheers
Lee
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36476
Welcome Lee, hope you get your prob sorted...
Welcome 911doctor- I am curious- is your name a reference to the fact that you are a Doctor, or are an expert on things technical for Porsches?
Robert
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36492
Just an update. Apparently it was the antiroll bar ball joint on the end (or at least that is what I _heard_ him say on the phone) rather than the bushes themselves.
Cheers for the quick and accurate reponses. Appreciated.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36545
hi robert - name refers to the fact that i know alot about the technical aspects of porsche's - so if ya need any help give us a shout mate!
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36919
No offence 911doctor - but where did you get your porsche tech knowledge from? i'm not being difficult but all the same it would be nice to know.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36931
So 911Doctor - have you seen any advice that us mere mortals have given that is wrong - or are we rather good? :wink:
Migration info. Legacy thread was 36993
you guys definately know your stuff - so maybe my prescence here is unnecessary
but if ya want advice then i'm here
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