Stu-pid Registered User Joined May 25, 2013 Messages 84 Reaction score 3 Points 8 Location NULL Aug 26, 2013 #1 Right guys my 2003 a4 is creaking when pulling away from junctions or if turning the wheel lock to lock. Thinking its time for new control arm. What's the symptoms for these starting to fail?
Right guys my 2003 a4 is creaking when pulling away from junctions or if turning the wheel lock to lock. Thinking its time for new control arm. What's the symptoms for these starting to fail?
deano1978 different gear Joined Jan 18, 2013 Messages 713 Reaction score 82 Points 28 Location near brighton Aug 26, 2013 #2 I had this issue too. I read into this and found out it was the alternator pulley! Got that and belt replaced,sorted.
I had this issue too. I read into this and found out it was the alternator pulley! Got that and belt replaced,sorted.
Stu-pid Registered User Joined May 25, 2013 Messages 84 Reaction score 3 Points 8 Location NULL Aug 26, 2013 #3 Ah rite I'm not far off due a timing belt so ill get both done at the same time see if it cures it. Although I'm sure it's the top arms
Ah rite I'm not far off due a timing belt so ill get both done at the same time see if it cures it. Although I'm sure it's the top arms
deano1978 different gear Joined Jan 18, 2013 Messages 713 Reaction score 82 Points 28 Location near brighton Aug 26, 2013 #4 Leave stationary get someone to steer full left and right with bonnet up (and head in their) and you should have more of an idea if arms or pulley.
Leave stationary get someone to steer full left and right with bonnet up (and head in their) and you should have more of an idea if arms or pulley.
Stu-pid Registered User Joined May 25, 2013 Messages 84 Reaction score 3 Points 8 Location NULL Aug 26, 2013 #5 Yeah I will do. Thanks