[s-cars] creaking noise

[Tom Green]

Check where the rack is bolted to the chassis on that side or the  
dampener attachments for loose parts or cracked sheet metal.  I think  
that is usually a popping  sound rather than a creaking noise, but  
YMMV.  Hope you find it, Aaron.  Since there is such limited  
adjustment in the struts, some Audi techs will loosen the subframe to  
get
the alignment equal on both sides, so it's not out of the question  
that something was left loose there or elsewhere.  It's probably  
worth a revisit to have them take a look.

If it is a sticking caliper I would expect it would release sometimes  
and you would feel it in the steering.

Have you made a plan for fixing the j-hose leak?  I recommend a plan  
since the leak doesn't usually get smaller, and many times becomes a  
gusher.  The small leak makes a horrible mess that streaks back on  
the underbody where it attracts dirt and softens rubber bushings.  I  
recommend repair since the new replacement hose
lists for ~$500.  I have used Spokane hose for mine ( known as HOH)  
and they do great work.  I keep a spare repaired hose on hand and  
will make a swap -- if you
are interested contact me off list.

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Tom  '95 S6
           '95.5 S6 avant,  in Knoxville, TN

> Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:08:46 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Aaron Ryba <aaronryba at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] creaking noise
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> Oh holy s-list;
>
> Just had a 4 wheel alignment done after replacing 2 front tires and  
> now there is a annoying creaking noise which comes from what sounds  
> like the front right of the car. I just replaced the bearings so I  
> know that is not the problem. I think it isn't the suspension,  
> although it is old, needs repair and the rear does squeak. Noise  
> doesn't happen necessarily  in tandem with suspension movement.
>
> It happens intermittently while driving, doesn't seem to increase  
> when going over moderate bumps, increases somewhat when taking  
> slight left, decreases somewhat when taking slight right. Goes away  
> when braking. Very noticeable when starting from a stop, especially  
> when going uphill, sounds like there is some play in the subframe  
> bushings and the front tires pulling at slow launch makes it more  
> noticeable.
>
> I definitely need to redo all suspension including bushings & other  
> bits, just want to drive for a while without ruining the badly  
> needed new front tires. The alignment was successful just wondered  
> if in the process the subframe bushings were loosened or something  
> else to create the problem.
>
> It has been hot as hell here lately, 105 today! And my brakes did  
> feel a bit funny when I picked up the car (actually seemed to be  
> working better), also I do need to repair a slowly leaking J-hose.  
> Is it possible my front right brake caliper or pad is sticking?
>
> Anyone want to take a shot?
>
> Aaron Ryba
> 95 S6

>