squeaking

  1. L

    Mystery squealing steering

    I cant find why my steering is squealing on full lock. So far ive replaced: Steering rack 3 steering Pumps Alternator clutch pulley 3 belts New fluid all bled Please Help before i set fire to it A few people have mentioned a bad timing belt has caused a squeal. & definitely said timing and...
  2. dave_beastttt

    Alternator clutch pulley

    After developing an annoying belt squeak and subsequently fitting new aux belt and idler to find they weren't the cause, I've now diagnosed the squeak as being caused by the alternator pulley. I've ordered a new one and have seen that removal and fitting requires special tools. Has anyone had...
  3. ben_a38p

    Squeak from LH Front over bumps

    I’ve recently noticed a squeak coming from the left front corner whenever I go over a bump or pothole but it’s only some, for example speed bumps I hear it and potholes on the left side but coming off my driveway hear nothing. Speed makes no difference and still squeaks with the brakes on. when...
  4. desi112

    Facelift Squeaky Rear Springs? Brand New S3

    Hi Guys, I've had my Audi S3 Saloon Black Edition S Tronic for approx 2 months now and covered just over 1,000 miles. Every-time I go over a bump I can hear a lot of squeaking from possibly the rear springs. I opened the boot today and pressed up and down on the boot floor a few times and it...
  5. P

    When fitting coilovers to Audi A3 8P, what else may as well be replaced at the same time?

    New member but I've being reading threads here for a long time. First post, hopefully in the right place. I can't find anything related specifically to this concern with A3 8P Any advice and information replied would be much appreciated. Car is a 2004 A3 8P 2.0 TDI S Line with high mileage...
  6. R

    Squeaky brakes - any fix?

    Hi Just to add to my other post about noisy exhaust...the brakes squeal like hell! I thought this was just a new car thing but it's not going away. In fact I think it's getting worse. Squeaky brakes on a new car is nuts. I see from a Youtube clip that the tester also noticed this issue - is...