ricky123 0 Posted September 23, 2008 I have recently put some spax -40mm springs on the front of my car on OE shocks and since i have put them on the suspension has started creeking when i turn the wheel? Does anyone no what could be causing this? i think it may be the top mounts but thought i would ask on here before i try and get some. Any help would be appreciated P.S i also put a sparco strut brace on but dont think that should cause any problems? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted September 23, 2008 Mine did this, I think it was the ARB groaning in the mounts, I changed the droplinks and the noise stopped. Jimi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted September 23, 2008 Top Mount Bearings would be my first suspicion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky123 0 Posted September 24, 2008 Thanks for the replies, does anyone no if gti6 top mounts will fit a 205? and if they do would i be able to use my lowering springs on the gti6 shocks? My mate is fitting coilovers on his gti6 and he has said i can have his shocks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mrtcotton Posted September 24, 2008 I have recently put some spax -40mm springs on the front of my car on OE shocks and since i have put them on the suspension has started creeking when i turn the wheel? Does anyone no what could be causing this? i think it may be the top mounts but thought i would ask on here before i try and get some. Any help would be appreciated P.S i also put a sparco strut brace on but dont think that should cause any problems? Definately drop links. Mine used to sound like an old galleon ship until i changed them both. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted September 24, 2008 Thanks for the replies, does anyone no if gti6 top mounts will fit a 205? and if they do would i be able to use my lowering springs on the gti6 shocks? My mate is fitting coilovers on his gti6 and he has said i can have his shocks Top mounts no, Springs yes although they may sit a little higher than they were on a 306. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sss_205GTI 0 Posted September 24, 2008 Got exactly the same problem in my 1600 - changed the standerd top mounts which were knocking very badly - to some 2nd hand (but like new) group N top mounts off someone on here and the noise is even worse Have heard the ARB links are rubbish and always go - sometimes even only a year after replacing them - mine were changed last year - but have been checked and theres zero play in them - which only leaves the top mounts for that kinda noise. Im at a loss as to how to resolve the noise other than replacing the top mounts with genuine BRAND NEW top mounts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sss_205GTI 0 Posted September 24, 2008 Also - you wouldnt get that noise if, say, one of this springs was on upside down?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeggyrik 3 Posted September 24, 2008 changed the standerd top mounts which were knocking very badly - to some 2nd hand (but like new) group N top mounts off someone on here and the noise is even worse Are you talking about the rubbers only? The top mount bearings, the bit that needs to turn when the wheels are turned, could be very tired and need replacing. Is the steering very heavy too? if so it could be these that need are in need of replacment, which is what the others were probably referring to? R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted September 24, 2008 I'd also suspect top mount bearings, either dead or fitted incorrectly so they graunch. Thanks for the replies, does anyone no if gti6 top mounts will fit a 205? and if they do would i be able to use my lowering springs on the gti6 shocks? My mate is fitting coilovers on his gti6 and he has said i can have his shocks Top mounts no, Springs yes although they may sit a little higher than they were on a 306. The top mount bearings are the same though aren't they? GSF list a rack of cars that use the same bearuings for the top mounts as the 205/309 & iirc the 306/ZX is one of them. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky123 0 Posted September 24, 2008 Yes the steering does feel abit heavy, the noise is only there when you turn other than that it is silent so it probably is the bearings. Does anyone no how much bearings are? im watching a set on ebay so dont want to end up paying more than there worth. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted September 24, 2008 I've got SKF top mount bearings from my local motor factors for under £15 a pair. They are only £7.50 each + vat @ GSF iirc. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeggyrik 3 Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) If buying from them from GSF they come as a kit with the rubbers if trying to buy for a 205. However they a listed as single items under Berlingo and are the smae items. Well they better be as that's what I bought! Edited September 25, 2008 by skeggyrik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
