Creaking suspension?

1. Phreaktwo Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Wetwang, east yorkshire Posts: 372 BMW 320 e46

   #1 14th February 2012, 16:47

   Had this issue for a while on my mk2 VTR but its just getting irritating now and I want it sorting! It sounds like something is creaking from the passenger side when setting off/at low speeds. My first thought was something to do with the suspension and ive heard before about tightening up those two bolts in the footwell so today i had a quick look. The right one is tight as can be however the left one doesnt seem to tighten fully. Do these need to be tightened fully? Could this be causing the creaking?
   
   I also thought it may have something to do with the clutch/gearbox since the creaking heard when setting off sometimes however ive got now clue if gearbox's make creaking noises when they are on their way out...
   
   Any help much appreciated
2. dan_dan_the_saxo_man Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 England Posts: 574 1998 saxo 1.1 sx 2001 saxo vtr

   #2 14th February 2012, 20:13

   i have the same problem...but i think maybe more serious...when i kick my back wheel its not stable lets say...iv been told it could be bushes on torsion bar? wheel bearing? i dont know...but i deffo get a creaking noise at low speed over bumps and lumps
3. Phreaktwo Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Wetwang, east yorkshire Posts: 372 BMW 320 e46

   #3 14th February 2012, 22:18

   That just sounds like you need a replacement back axle haha, I had mine done a year or so ago at IM Axle. My issue is coming from the front passenger side, anyone else got any advice?
4. ryan090 Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4 wicked red vtr

   #4 15th February 2012, 11:03

   i have the same problem, iv had it checked out by my friend whos a mechanic and he says it looks the the lower arm (wishbones)
   i havent had it repaired yet but when i do ill let you know how it gets on and if it fixes the prob
5. Phreaktwo Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Wetwang, east yorkshire Posts: 372 BMW 320 e46

   #5 19th February 2012, 15:19

   Ive still not solved it yet although it seems to come and go, not really made much noise this week... Just want to know if there's a chance the noise may be coming from the gearbox, are there any tell tale signs to look out for with clutch/gearbox issues?
   
   If so i'll have to source out a new box which might take some time..
6. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

   #6 19th February 2012, 16:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Phreaktwo Ive still not solved it yet although it seems to come and go, not really made much noise this week... Just want to know if there's a chance the noise may be coming from the gearbox, are there any tell tale signs to look out for with clutch/gearbox issues? If so i'll have to source out a new box which might take some time..

   now and again i get a loud creak from the passenger side. its the strut top bearing