Worn Suspension Diagnosis

[RandallNeighbour]

Well, I took the car to Hans, my trusty mechanic to diagnose and correct the squeak in the front driver's side that started this thread.

No squeak to be found when I got there. Thought I heard a faint one before I left, and decided to go anyway.

I was not imagining things. My wife heard it too and it was indeed loud. But now it's all gone.

Hans said he just couldn't charge me without turning a wrench, and invited me to come back real soon when he could make some money off me. This is German humor I guess.

So, I drove home in the blistering heat, and put the car back in the garage. I will now go drive it because it's finally 8:30 pm and cool enough to actually drive it around with the top down.

I bet it starts squeaking again too. Just my luck!

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

So, I drove home in the blistering heat, and put the car back in the garage. I will now go drive it because it's finally 8:30 pm and cool enough to actually drive it around with the top down.

Tell me about it. On the way to work today the thermostat read 110!

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

Chasing down a squeaky suspension can be a real Cat & Mouse game for the DIYer. Better to let it go until it is more pronounced so you don't waste time/$$ chasing ghosts. But, at 93k mi., I'm guessing it's the Strut Bearing located in the Strut Mount, but just a guess...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[RandallNeighbour]

Thanks for this input, Jim. I have decided to enjoy the car until it makes the squeak all the time, rain, shine, whatever and then take it back to Hans for another look.

If it's the strut bearing, I'll replace the front struts while he's in there... might as well I guess. I think a new set of struts every 100k isn't a bad idea, even if they're not totally worn out.