Suspension: 70: - '04 C70 Convertible suspension creak when cold

impluse9 · Aug 18th, 2008, 10:27

Hello, new to the forum, any help appreciated!

I have a '04 C70 2.0T Convertible with 34.5K miles. From cold, the suspension creaks for around 5-10 minutes when travelling slowly over small bumps and during light braking and acceleration.

After it "warms-up" the noise stops. Does anyone here have any advice on if this is normal, or if I should apply grease to a certain part?

Clan · Aug 18th, 2008, 13:26

no its not normal! It is most likely one of the anti-roll bar link rod joints , can you reproduce it by bouncing the front of the car? If so rest a hand on the link rod and you will feel the vibration from it when bounced ..

impluse9 · Aug 18th, 2008, 13:45

Thanks! I can reproduce the noise when I do that.

Is the link rod the threaded part at the top of the suspension? I can feel some vibration through it. Sorry to be so dumb!

What would be the corrective action/repair to this?

Clan · Aug 18th, 2008, 14:09

no it's not that it is a long thin rod ( about a foot long and 10 mm diameter)with a swivel joint on each end behind the front wheel you may see it with the wheel on full lock . If you try and rotate the rod by hand you may get the same noise . The answer is a new rod .

M D E · Aug 20th, 2008, 10:54

I have the same problem with mine !! I have to keep greasing the anti-roll bushes and the steering stops, as on lock to lock the noise is terrible I have been told that its caused my the wheel stops....

impluse9 · Aug 20th, 2008, 15:05

:-) thank god it's not just me.

I get the horrible clunking when turning, but lubing the stops helped this, although back and forth movement does cause the creaking still!

Can't quite understand why it goes away after 5-10 minutes of driving. I'm yet to test the drop link for vibration when bouncing up and down on the front.

Kepp you posted on my progress!

GEORGEROV · Aug 21st, 2008, 02:31

If it goes away after 10 minutes of driving then it aint the anti roll bar. I 'll bet you only hear this noise with the hood up. Yes?. Solution - put the hood down, the invigorating fresh air will instill a ' Can't give a f... attitude.Convertibles are noisy/creaky at the best of times and despite what the designers tell you, you will hear noises in a convertible that you wouldn't hear in the saloon equivelant. Only saying this cause because of the low mileage even a modern Volvo shouldn't have bushes/links problems at this stage. Or am I living in the past?.

impluse9 · Aug 21st, 2008, 15:33

Lol! Any tips for draining water out the footwell!

impluse9 · Aug 21st, 2008, 15:36

btw, it even does it with the roof down. I'll take a look at the top mount this weekend...

tony c · Aug 26th, 2008, 17:40

i had this problem and the local garage charged me £25 to sort it.
it was applying grease to the right areas but not being a grease monkey i let them do it.

Aug 18th, 2008, 10:27	#1
impluse9 New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2009 13:02 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Launton	'04 C70 Convertible suspension creak when cold Hello, new to the forum, any help appreciated! I have a '04 C70 2.0T Convertible with 34.5K miles. From cold, the suspension creaks for around 5-10 minutes when travelling slowly over small bumps and during light braking and acceleration. After it "warms-up" the noise stops. Does anyone here have any advice on if this is normal, or if I should apply grease to a certain part?

Aug 18th, 2008, 13:26	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 10:42 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	no its not normal! It is most likely one of the anti-roll bar link rod joints , can you reproduce it by bouncing the front of the car? If so rest a hand on the link rod and you will feel the vibration from it when bounced .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . Last edited by Clan; Aug 18th, 2008 at 14:06.

Aug 18th, 2008, 14:09	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 10:42 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	no it's not that it is a long thin rod ( about a foot long and 10 mm diameter)with a swivel joint on each end behind the front wheel you may see it with the wheel on full lock . If you try and rotate the rod by hand you may get the same noise . The answer is a new rod . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 20th, 2008, 10:54	#5
M D E Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 02:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winchester	I have the same problem with mine !! I have to keep greasing the anti-roll bushes and the steering stops, as on lock to lock the noise is terrible I have been told that its caused my the wheel stops.... __________________ Regards MDE C70 T5 LPG -Convertible + Lotus Esprit 480 TURBO ......................Previous .... 340GL,740GL,850GLT,850 T5,850 R,V70R,(95) 960 3.0,480 Turbos in white, black, blue, gold,S60 T5

Aug 18th, 2008, 13:45	#3
impluse9 New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2009 13:02 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Launton	Thanks! I can reproduce the noise when I do that. Is the link rod the threaded part at the top of the suspension? I can feel some vibration through it. Sorry to be so dumb! What would be the corrective action/repair to this?

Aug 20th, 2008, 15:05	#6
impluse9 New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2009 13:02 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Launton	:-) thank god it's not just me. I get the horrible clunking when turning, but lubing the stops helped this, although back and forth movement does cause the creaking still! Can't quite understand why it goes away after 5-10 minutes of driving. I'm yet to test the drop link for vibration when bouncing up and down on the front. Kepp you posted on my progress!

Aug 21st, 2008, 02:31	#7
GEORGEROV GEORGEROV Last Online: Jun 29th, 2014 00:54 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Archiestown	If it goes away after 10 minutes of driving then it aint the anti roll bar. I 'll bet you only hear this noise with the hood up. Yes?. Solution - put the hood down, the invigorating fresh air will instill a ' Can't give a f... attitude.Convertibles are noisy/creaky at the best of times and despite what the designers tell you, you will hear noises in a convertible that you wouldn't hear in the saloon equivelant. Only saying this cause because of the low mileage even a modern Volvo shouldn't have bushes/links problems at this stage. Or am I living in the past?.

Aug 21st, 2008, 15:33	#8
impluse9 New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2009 13:02 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Launton	Lol! Any tips for draining water out the footwell!

Aug 21st, 2008, 15:36	#9
impluse9 New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2009 13:02 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Launton	btw, it even does it with the roof down. I'll take a look at the top mount this weekend...

Aug 26th, 2008, 17:40	#10
tony c New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2008 09:21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: worcs	i had this problem and the local garage charged me £25 to sort it. it was applying grease to the right areas but not being a grease monkey i let them do it.

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