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Front end creak

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Posted by: chris

I've searched and found very little about Marks with LOUD squeeky, creaky front ends. Mine appears to be temperature related. When its cold out it seems more prevalent. Its terrible in drive throughs and parking lots. Ive been underneath and had someone move the steering wheel but it seems it has to be moving for it to do it. Anyone have any ideas of something to look for?? I'm stumped. Thanks

Posted by: MarkVIII93

Most likely has something to do with the power steering.

Posted by: chris

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Originally Posted by MarkVIII93

Most likely has something to do with the power steering.

I checked out the power steering the other day. Full of fluid no leaks and appears to be working. I was listening again tonite and it seems, as best I can tell that the noise is primarily from the right front. Problem is it only does it when moving.

Posted by: Nakoa

might be the hood.

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

The bushing between the lower control arm and strut rod are popular for going. Lower ball joints make alot of noise when they're shot. Mine got really loud on a hot day.

Posted by: chris

I'll check out all of the above Thanks for the help.

Posted by: BIGEE66

BALL JOINTS!!! BALL JOINTS!!!
I own a shop and we replace a lot of ball joints on this type of front end.

Posted by: NWOMAKVIII93

Balljoints! Fix It Now Before It Pops Out Like Mine Did.

Posted by: buddylee

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Originally Posted by chris

what color was it? no ever changes it

Posted by: chris

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Originally Posted by buddylee

what color was it? no ever changes it

Ya know I didnt even check.... just something else on the to do list.

Posted by: dertyclown

I had the same sh!t lower control are bushings were bad

Posted by: joy41

I have the same problem, I've had ball joints, struts, shocks, mounts, bushings, everything checked out. One idiot said it was normal sound in a 96 Mark VIII and not to worry. Well, I am worried and the car is sitting in the garage. Noise only on secondary streets and roads - does great on highway. Sounds like the entire frame is rubbing against something on secondary roads, especially when you just leave the garage and start out. maybe if you find help, it will help me too.

Posted by: chris

I lubed all the bushings with some lithium and its still quiet.

Posted by: Marked1

Ive been experiencing the same problem, on my drivers side... also seems to be temp. related. i replaced the ball joints about 6-8 months ago, so i dont thinks thats the problem... looked under my car and it seems the noise comes from where the strut tower and lower control arm connect. this weekend is when im going to take my damn car apart and figure out what that noise is, becuz its driving me up the wall to be driving a clean looking car that sounds like a bucket! ill let you know what i find...

Posted by: chris

I had lubed my bushings as I posted above, but with all the snow and $hit on the roads its creaking again. I'll keep lubing till spring its too cold and muddy to be doing any front end work here at the moment. I'm interested to see your findings.

Posted by: Bmetzger8

I have a creaking noise too. I cant figure it out. It sounds like its coming from behind my driver side dash possibly the strut tower. I happens when I go over bumps. I will be looking into it, just havent gotten to it yet.

Posted by: ImportEater

right front on mine started last night. i found i could make the squeaking go away by adjusting the volume on my stereo

Posted by: chris

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Originally Posted by ImportEater

right front on mine started last night. i found i could make the squeaking go away by adjusting the volume on my stereo

LMAO!!

Posted by: Marked1

ball joint was the culprit.... the guy i paid to change them, only changed one side! changed it myself...now nice and quiet!!! finally!!! went tech articles and it was all there, and it was pretty self explanatory... dont forget to rent balljoint press!!! good luck guys....

Posted by: Frat-man-du

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Originally Posted by BIGEE66

BALL JOINTS!!! BALL JOINTS!!!
I own a shop and we replace a lot of ball joints on this type of front end.

I agree Myh 95 went through 3 sets of upper ball joints - over 180K miles. Each set went about 60K

Mine just went last week on my 98. It makes all kinds of noise when really cold, not bad when it gets warmer. I am replacing the UCA this weekend, if the nose goes away I will advise

Posted by: Russo

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Originally Posted by Frat-man-du

I'm planning on replacing both the UCAs and LCAs on my 98 as soon as possible. Since you live well within driving distance for me, would you be willing to help me with this? For a price, of course.