Porsche Front suspension / Arm? Creaking noise?

[Jager]

Maybe this will help you [url]http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29080[url]

[itsmecraig]

Jager, Thank you, I will have a go at that with in the week

fingers crossed a little WD40 will fix all!

Craig

[itsmecraig]

Fantastic! I sprayed the WD40 in the rubber and the problem was rectified in seconds! (I also sprayed the door hinges a lil to make them less noisy) so strange how it initially sounds as if the creaking noise is coming from the suspension.

I also managed to stop the heat shield which was wrapped around the pipe of the exhaust from rattling on startup. happy with my Boxster again Thank you

Craig

[Jager]

I’m glad the information in the link helped you.

I removed the heat shields from around the exhaust pipes (easy to do); they collected gravel which caused rattles. I’m not sure what purpose the shields serve anyway?

[itsmecraig]

haha, im sure that the 986 can cope with out it. i agree, just something that Porsche can charge a fortune to replace come the time when it will do nothing but rattle!

I honestly can not get over how a little WD40 has solved such an irritating problem! it had been causing me a lot of Boxster rage over the last few months

[madmods]

Originally Posted by Jager

I’m glad the information in the link helped you.

I removed the heat shields from around the exhaust pipes (easy to do); they collected gravel which caused rattles. I’m not sure what purpose the shields serve anyway?

I've been told that apparently the shields are to prevent flamable debris to have direct contact with the hot metals. Driving or parking over fallen dry leaves for instance. Risks of fire are less. I've been told, I'm not an expert...

[itsmecraig]

true that! but over here in England, there is little chance of finding a dry leaf! rain is common place in these parts!

[madmods]

Originally Posted by itsmecraig

true that! but over here in England, there is little chance of finding a dry leaf! rain is common place in these parts!

I bet with those walking the strike some leaves will have plenty time to dry Unless Cameron gets all generous and cute suddenly

[kk2002s]

I just replaced my front lower control arms and tie rods
I had cracked boots. For the past year+ I had "The Noise" coming from there. Every 3-6 month I would spray WD-40 in and that kept things quiet.
What I observed when I took out the old control arms is that the ball joint that I applied WD-40 to, was very easy to move around. The other old arm, I did not spray, was vary stiff to move. The new replacements arms have very stiff ball joints.
I think the WD-40 is a temp fix if you are planning on replacement. I also now think that once you start the WD-40 regiment, it's just a matter if time
Again, my boots were in pretty bad shape so I'm sure that was a contributing factor. The thing is the old arm that was stiff also had a cracked Boot but didn't creak so I never applied WD-40

[jb92563]

Injecting Lithium(thin) or other grease is probably better as it will stick to the moving parts better and stay where its needed to continue its lubrication.

WD40 will leak out quickly and need to be reapplied often.