Hmmm struts

1. baronvontinkle Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Doncaster Posts: 129 2002 Saxo VTR

   #1 24th February 2007, 00:18

   Right. I've just fitted a upper strut to my vtr and its making a hell of a creaking noise. When i turn corners, when i stop, generally when i do anything. I removed the current nuts/washers. Fitted it then tightened it.
   
   Is there something i did wrong?
   
   I think the noise is because the strut is metal on metal with the top on the suspension holding thingie... Could that be it? My dad is getting me some fibre washers to see it that will do it but i was just wondering if anybody has had this happen when fitting a strut??
   
   Its a sparco if that helps.
   
   Rich
2. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #2 24th February 2007, 00:29

   nah mate doesnt on mine
   
   just took the nuts off put the strut brace on and tightened it up
   
   but if its creaking yeah a think the washers will do the trick either that or give it a few weeks to bed in
3. woodsy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 area 51, navada desert Posts: 2809 mk1 1998 silver saxo vts

   #3 24th February 2007, 00:29

   strut brace ahhh
   
   shouldnt make no noise really ... ive got the e-tech one fitted and its silent ...
4. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #4 24th February 2007, 00:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by woodsy strut brace ahhh shouldnt make no noise really ... ive got the e-tech one fitted and its silent ...

   yer myne doant make any noise at all.
5. woodsy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 area 51, navada desert Posts: 2809 mk1 1998 silver saxo vts

   #5 24th February 2007, 08:30

   prob just a little flex in the chassis ...
   
   give it a few miles to settle down and see how it is then ...
6. baronvontinkle Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Doncaster Posts: 129 2002 Saxo VTR

   #6 24th February 2007, 12:10

   Cheers. Does sound pretty bad mind. Sounds like my car is falling apart lol.
   
   Anychance it could be too tight?
   
   I'm gonna try the washers in abit and hope that'll work.
7. baronvontinkle Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Doncaster Posts: 129 2002 Saxo VTR

   #7 24th February 2007, 19:58

   Fitted some nylon washers and its sorted it right out. Havnt had chance to test it tho cos its raining
8. mrorange2 Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Scunthorpe\Doncaster Posts: 1121 Fiesta ST & Saxo VTS

   #8 27th February 2007, 13:58

   mines doing this at moment went to garage strut top bearing have gone on each side.
   
   Getting sorted tomorrow
9. baronvontinkle Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Doncaster Posts: 129 2002 Saxo VTR

   #9 27th February 2007, 16:20

   Dont be saying that. I'll start getting worried. The nylon washers sorted the noise so i'm happy
   
   It can fall apart around me and long as its not noisy!
10. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #10 27th February 2007, 18:01

    hmm maybe this is the problem with mine....mine squeeks
11. baronvontinkle Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Doncaster Posts: 129 2002 Saxo VTR

    #11 27th February 2007, 18:08

    prob is. i wouldn't have guessed it but then my dad just pointed out the obvious that its metal on metal and its bound to move. put nylons on and hey presto