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sqeeky sound :(
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:39 am
by minimoose
Lowered my car bout month back on apex springs for 30-40mm drop. Noticed past week that developed a squeeky noise that sounds like one spring is bouncing too much any ideas what it could be? Also got whining noise when turning the steering wheel :s
Any ideas? I have hit few speed bumps a little harder than I should have

bad times
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:40 am
by wurlycorner
Does the whining noise happen when the car's stationary as well as on the move? Any clue whereabouts that noise seems to come from? It could be unconnected with the other noise and from the power steering you see... Pump or rack at worst case, or if there's a small leak anywhere on the power steering system and it draws in air, that will cause a whining noise.
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:44 am
by minimoose
Whining noise from what I can tell is just when stationary. I thought might have been power steering pump tbh.
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:45 am
by wurlycorner
Does it quieten down after a while or stay whining?
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:49 am
by minimoose
Goes quieter from what I can tell
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:02 am
by wurlycorner
That might well just be air getter into the system then. Have a good look round all the pipes for any leaks. If fluid can get out, air can get in and that will cause the noise.

Also, are you sure the belt isn't slipping?
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:12 am
by minimoose
It's deffo not a belt already checked that :s
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:57 am
by ADS1
The suspension squeek could be the wishbones. I replaced my front wishbones last summer, and drivers side likes to creak or squeek. I keep blasting it with silicone spray to quieten it for a while
Try bouncing the car in each corner to see if you can pin point the noise.