Drive shaft creak

1. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #1 25th February 2013, 19:09

   Getting my drive shafts changed over again on Thursday, but when I go over speed bumps I'm getting a creak sound. If you push the car up and down from the front passenger side bonnet, you can clearly hear the noise.
   Does this creaking noise sound related to the drive shaft or is it going to be another issue? Don't want to get them changed and the garage say there's another issue that needs sorting cause this cars costing me a fortune in repairs recently
2. dannysaxohartshorne95 Newbie Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 26

   #2 26th February 2013, 21:38

   Check the top strut mount at the top off the spring, check for play, it doesnt sound like it is anything to do with driveshaft
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 26th February 2013, 22:01

   Put the steering on full lock from side to side when staionery & see if you get a crack/knocking sound.
4. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #4 26th February 2013, 22:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Put the steering on full lock from side to side when staionery & see if you get a crack/knocking sound.

   Ill try that... I get a popping noise when reversing on full lock. I'm 100% sure I need a drive shaft... Got one ready.
   Just this creak I'm unsure about... It's not creaked at all today, it seems intermittent
5. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #5 26th February 2013, 22:58

   
6. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #6 27th February 2013, 06:36

   It will be your top mount. (imo).
   
   My passenger side does it when i reverse in the drive and its a mighty clunk from the top. I'll be changing mine very shortly when it gets new 40mm springs on
   
   Driveshaft noise is different. rotational
7. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #7 7th April 2013, 21:22

   This noise has got alot worse now so getting it sorted on Tuesday. If it is the top mount, what will I need? a strut top mounting kit? and is it a big job to change this over?
   I also have a bad wheel bearing to be changed, would it be easier to just change the whole suspension leg?
8. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #8 7th April 2013, 21:25

   All I know is with mine when I put the steering on full lock I get a crack sound which vibrates from under the pedal area.Both wishbones have been changed btw.
9. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #9 8th April 2013, 14:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 All I know is with mine when I put the steering on full lock I get a crack sound which vibrates from under the pedal area.Both wishbones have been changed btw.

   I did this as you said, and i here a knock from the passenger side and if i let go of the steering wheel once its on full the steering wheel spins back a few turns.
10. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

    #10 9th April 2013, 20:56

    Turns out i need new track rod ends, a wheel bearing, and the brake carrier has play or something? Along with fitting a second hand axel.
    Costing me £392 + VAT Good or bad?
    
    I do trust this garage, family been using them for years. But I think they may be a little expensive?