Weird squeak/creak when hot
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Burning Brakes
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From: Encino CA
Weird squeak/creak when hot
My 95 coupe is generally reasonbly quiet when driving, except for the typical rattles when going over sharp bumps. Lately I've noticed a creaking that comes ONLY when the engine is hot enough to result in the extra fan going on. When the engine gets that hot, I hear a creaking when going over slightly irregular roads or mild bumps.
In other cars I have owned with old shocks or bushings, I could get this same sound by "bouncing" the car by exerting weight on one of the corners of the car while the car is stopped. I tried this on the Vette when the car was stopped and could not duplicate the sound so I assume shocks, etc. are okay (especially since there is NO creaking unless the engine is hot enough to get the fan on).
I assume maybe something is expanding from the heat to cause some rubbing somewhere. Does anyone else have this problem or does anyone have any ideas on what might be happening?
Thanks,
Doug
In other cars I have owned with old shocks or bushings, I could get this same sound by "bouncing" the car by exerting weight on one of the corners of the car while the car is stopped. I tried this on the Vette when the car was stopped and could not duplicate the sound so I assume shocks, etc. are okay (especially since there is NO creaking unless the engine is hot enough to get the fan on).
I assume maybe something is expanding from the heat to cause some rubbing somewhere. Does anyone else have this problem or does anyone have any ideas on what might be happening?
Thanks,
Doug
