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Hi guys, the past two days I have noticed a noise has started in my car and it is getting more and more prominent.

It happens when driving along, and is especially noticeable when pulling away and slowing down at traffic lights, and can also be heard when going over bumps.

It seems to be coming from directly in front of my, more or less, though I can't tell if its in the engine bay, behind the dash or behind one of the wheels... it's really hard to diagnose!!! It's hard to even describe what it is - sometimes I think it's a rattle, other times more of a "creaking" noise.

Anyone any ideas for me or where to start?



PS....The things that don't seem to really have any effect on it are engine revs, whether the car is in or out of gear, whether im steering or going straight...

sounds like the steering rack...read through matty mcrae's thread below.

http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/view ... 0&t=170821

anti roll bar bushes maybe

Newannaive wrote:sounds like the steering rack...read through matty mcrae's thread below.

http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/view ... 0&t=170821

Sounds exactly the same as that video... looks like its time to get the lube out!

scrob wrote:

Newannaive wrote:sounds like the steering rack...read through matty mcrae's thread below.

http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/view ... 0&t=170821

Sounds exactly the same as that video... looks like its time to get the lube out!

It should do the trick mate..I used wd40 and matty mcrae did as well I think.. :thumbup:

I think I'll probably use some kind of grease rather than wd40, should last a lot longer.

Fingers crossed it sorts the problem, it's such a horrible noise, yet a you say doesn't really have much of an affect on the car...

I had this problem

Rather than piercing the rubber gaitors i took mine to a garage and they removed them properly and gave it all a good grease

Had this done a good month ago and i havent heard any noise since

Guys I'm delighted to say that I filled the boots with chain lube and the noise has instantly disappeared, the steering is also a bit lighter and nicer Problem solved I think!

Guys can somebody tell me can I fix this noise with steering rack on the car?
I have CAI so I have clear way to rack(Becouse I have no airbox)?
And if somebody have picture of part that I have to lube?

THNX a LOT :thumbup:

djtopa wrote:Guys can somebody tell me can I fix this noise with steering rack on the car?
I have CAI so I have clear way to rack(Becouse I have no airbox)?
And if somebody have picture of part that I have to lube?

THNX a LOT :thumbup:

click the link above..^^^^^

I was on that link,but my english is bad & I don't understand what part do I have to lube
steering rack grab?What is that
Where to make hole?