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 Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:29 pm |
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Hi all!
Quick question.. I have recently broken down twice in the last month once due to a broken front suspension spring and then again when the front exhaust fell off.
With those items fixed, now whenever I accelerate from standstill (like at traffic lights), if it is a fast acceleration I hear a "creaking" noise from the front suspension about 50% of the time.
I cant re-produce it when someone else is in the car listening typically as it seems to be intermittent.
Wondered if 206 experts might have any idea as to the cause?
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:38 pm |
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The suspension hasnt bedded in yet?
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| My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat. |
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:08 am |
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This is normal in a 206. The 'creaking' is because under acceleration the body work is actually stretching due to the immense power from the engine.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:36 am |
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| Howey wrote: |
| The suspension hasnt bedded in yet? |
Ah, didnt realise it needed bedding in. I'll see if it goes away after a while then 
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:39 am |
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Location: Southampton
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| deanparkr wrote: |
| Howey wrote: |
| The suspension hasnt bedded in yet? |
Ah, didnt realise it needed bedding in. I'll see if it goes away after a while then |
Mine is still creaking after the new suspension has been on for nearly a month. I've been told it's most likely the top mounts. Have you replaced yours?
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:44 am |
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| Mike_XS wrote: |
| deanparkr wrote: |
| Howey wrote: |
| The suspension hasnt bedded in yet? |
Ah, didnt realise it needed bedding in. I'll see if it goes away after a while then |
Mine is still creaking after the new suspension has been on for nearly a month. I've been told it's most likely the top mounts. Have you replaced yours? |
Nope - how much are top mounts fitted roughly?
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:49 am |
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Bearings are £25ish and Top mounts are around £45. This is what a mechanic I know told me. So prices could be different where you are.
Edit - Not sure how much fitted. Shouldn't take longer than an hour though.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:57 am |
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Cool, thanks.
I'll give it another week or so and see what happens and then get them to have another look if needs be.
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