Wanderer

I have a case of creaky steering that is getting worse. I have tracked it down to the left front and believe it is the top of the strut tower. As the steering wheel turns the struts turn in their mounts at the top. It seems the creaky sound is coming from there.

Any ideas on the correct way to solve this?

extanker

maybe spray silicone on it

Wanderer

I am planning on doing this as a temp fix but would like to know if this is a problem that requires more work to correct.

equ

Is it more often when car is cold, like first turn out of garage, 90 degrees on the steering wheel kind of thing? Mine has a similar sound, doesn't happen every day. Goes away after the first few turns.

Wanderer

Actually it happens more as the weather is warmer. This morning very little - 60's. When the temp moves to the 80's it is very loud and constant just by turning the wheel a half-inch in either direction from any starting point.

extanker

if you can fix the creaks okay...its when they start knockin its time to replace

Wanderer

Thanks. I will try the silicone to start.

I had to disassemble the left rear already to get rid of a knock. The 08 Cayman S has 24k on it. I have had more problems with this car then any car I have ever owned. It just never seems to end with it.

extanker

i`ve an 09 cay [bought new] i tell people its an under powered ,over priced pig but its very well made