pmacFTO Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) Are there any known issues with the steering rack on the newage (MY03)? Mine has just started squeaking when you turn it left or right but only squaks again once you turn it the opposite way from the first turn if that makes any sense! Seems to only do it under load - i.e. I can't make it squeak whilst sitting still. Does seem to do it more at low speeds tho. Anything I can check? (Altho I am going thru to see Cusco Kid on Sunday to see about handling mods ) Edited March 9, 2008 by pmacFTO
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 29 views and no reply! I guess it's not very common then Any ideas anyone?
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) 29 views and no reply! I guess it's not very common then Any ideas anyone? Worn or dry steering rack bushes possibly Paul. Get Geo (Cusco kid) to replace these with Whiteline bushes and plenty of lube and hopefully all will be fine! Gus Edited March 7, 2008 by Gus the Bus
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) It's quite a quiet light squeak so I know it's nothing heavy like suspension etc. And it does sound like it is in the car but I know these things can be deceptive. Where are the steering rack bushes and could I lube them just now to see if it affects the noise? It only started last week. Edited March 7, 2008 by pmacFTO
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) It's quite a quiet light squeak so I know it's nothing heavy like suspension etc. And it does sound like it is in the car but I know these things can be deceptive.Where are the steering rack bushes and could I lube them just now to see if it affects the noise? It only started last week. You would need the car up on ramps and undo the retaining brackets (fairly close to the OS of the gearbox) to get them properly lubed.........but tbh without taking the brackets apart its worth just waiting (turning up the stereo) and getting Geo to put the whiteline bushes on as they come with the correct lube and are only £20ish for the pair (plus Geo's time ofcourse ) Gus Edited March 7, 2008 by Gus the Bus
scoobymark Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 If you refer to your subaru manual on squeakes, page 1 - 100 incl. It states, "the louder the squeake the more you turn up the volume on the stereo" or just buy a full 3" decat that seemed to solve all my squeakes
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 If you refer to your subaru manual on squeakes, page 1 - 100 incl.It states, "the louder the squeake the more you turn up the volume on the stereo" or just buy a full 3" decat that seemed to solve all my squeakes lol - I do have a fully decatted 3" exhaust Sadly I have standard HU and crap original speakers...so turning it up is not an option
thewelsho Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 .. HU and crap original speakers...so turning it up is not an option You have the crap speaker cause while you bought the car, I got the speakers!!
pmacFTO Posted March 9, 2008 Author Posted March 9, 2008 erm...solved it...and I am not too embarrassed to share it with u all The cause of the squeaking in my Subaru!! My son's toy car!! It was under my seat and every time I went round a corner it rolled and made a squeak....was driving me mad and I thought it was something wrong with my steering rack! lol FFS!! At least it's a cheap fix
flea Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 ahahahahahahahahahahaaahahahahahaahahaahhhahahahahaaha ****ing awsome your sons a legend!
gus the bus Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 erm...solved it...and I am not too embarrassed to share it with u all The cause of the squeaking in my Subaru!! My son's toy car!! It was under my seat and every time I went round a corner it rolled and made a squeak....was driving me mad and I thought it was something wrong with my steering rack! lol FFS!! At least it's a cheap fix thats class!
andy Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 I suspect this is going to go down in the annals of SIDC history along with St3ph3n's gloves!
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Have you checked your sons car for leaking shockers .............nice little story !
cullenmin Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Thats absolutely quality reading, if only all squeaks and noises were this easy
thewelsho Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Hahaha!!! What a phud <--- meant in a nice way of course! Glad you got it sorted,
pmacFTO Posted March 10, 2008 Author Posted March 10, 2008 Hahaha!!! What a phud <--- meant in a nice way of course! Glad you got it sorted, no offence taken I don't mind admitting it...You know how sounds travel inside cars
nanaki Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 oh if only all the problems were this cheep to solve... and this funny for everyone else to read lol
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