MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Kierandewberry21 on March 24, 2023, 06:00:21 pm

Title: Subframe creak after fix
Post by: Kierandewberry21 on March 24, 2023, 06:00:21 pm

I had the infamous subframe creak about 2 years ago, fitted the 034motorsport collar kit and it was fine till a couple days ago and it’s now back :(
Any suggestions appreciated


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Title: Re: Subframe creak after fix
Post by: mjmallia on March 27, 2023, 09:15:48 am

Creaks are usually bushes.....my poly bushes on the wishbones were my recent issue until silicone greased again.

the subframe would make a popping or knock sound in my experience.

Title: Re: Subframe creak after fix
Post by: Kierandewberry21 on March 27, 2023, 10:44:07 am

Quote from: mjmallia on March 27, 2023, 09:15:48 am

Creaks are usually bushes.....my poly bushes on the wishbones were my recent issue until silicone greased again.

the subframe would make a popping or knock sound in my experience.

Yeas that’s what a mine like a popping noise. It’s 100% the subframe again


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Title: Re: Subframe creak after fix
Post by: mjmallia on March 27, 2023, 11:58:31 am

Did you use new bolts at the time, as they are stretch one time use.

Title: Re: Subframe creak after fix
Post by: Kierandewberry21 on March 27, 2023, 01:04:00 pm

Quote from: mjmallia on March 27, 2023, 11:58:31 am

Did you use new bolts at the time, as they are stretch one time use.

Yes everything done correctly and as I said been fine for almost 2 years so it’s an odd one


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Title: Re: Subframe creak after fix
Post by: mjmallia on March 27, 2023, 01:43:48 pm

Odd.  I suppose get under the car and check for loose bolts and anything out of place.