Creaking noises whilst driving in warm conditions.

[RodHall]

2008 Cayman.
Driving on uneven roads in warm conditions -24c , creaking noises from suspension / ball joints is more noticeable, compared to colder conditions . Anybody have experience of this please ?

 

[Motorhead]

Hi Rod,

For a car that’s getting on for 16-years old you have to reckon that there’s some suspension wear - elastomeric components and ball joints - independent of the weather; and even more so if it’s mid- or high-mileage.

Best to get it up on a lift for a more detailed inspection by a reputable Porsche specialist to make sure that nothing has failed.

Jeff

 

[ianthow]

I too have experience of creaking noises in certain weather conditions. It was not the suspension, the rear hatch has rubber locating buffers on each side. A thin smear of silicone grease fixed it. Well worth a try and you may also want to check for excess play when closed. This can be due to either the latch or the stops in each lower corner needing adjustment.

 

[RodHall]

Hi Ian, thanks for reply. I had rattles from the rear tail gate, fixed by tightening the rear bump stops & fitted felt pads on the bump stop seats. I’ll take a look at the side buffers. But I’m thinking the creaking noises coming from suspension/ball joints.

 

[Motorhead]

Rod,

Just to add that creaking sounds often are associated with wear/failure of the front strut top mounts, especially when applying lock. However, identifying the actual source of any sound is very tricky … it could even be trim-related, especially since you’ve commented that it’s temperature related.

Jeff

 

[RodHall]

hi Jeff, thanks for info. After I made the first post, I drove 48 miles on country roads at 13c ambient. The difference was incredible - hardly any noise.

 

[Dollysdad]

I have the same, however it's actually my seat that's doing it...981 2.7 30k miles. I also suspect that at 66, my knees may make a significant contribution.