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2001 A6 2.7T Audi- does this car have grease fittings in ...

Sent to Car Experts June 22 2006 at 7:17 AM
   

2001 A6 2.7T Audi- does this car have grease fittings in the front end ? It squeaks while driving, but not while still. (sounds like the front end needs grease????

 

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June 22 2006 at 8:07 AM (50 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
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No grease fitting on this vehicle, all joints are now sealed.

How many miles are on this vehicle?




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June 22 2006 at 8:22 AM (14 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
Reply to RIP's Post: 55k
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June 22 2006 at 8:37 AM (10 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
Reply to RIP's Post: Applying brakes has no effect.
Front, I think.
Just during general travel.
Not noticeably worse over bumps.
No, just traveling.
I only HEAR it during normal speed (30-45)
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June 22 2006 at 9:12 AM (25 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
Reply to RIP's Post: It seems constant at any speed (I can't hear it @ high speed, but it might still be there)
Does not change w/ wheel rotation (I first thought brakes)
It really sounds like an older car that needs a lube!
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June 22 2006 at 9:47 AM (35 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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I believe you may have possibly a hub/wheel bearing that has has corrosion enter past the seal and causing it to squeak. Unfortunalty, to correctly identify this condition the problem would have to be evident while the vehicle is in a testable atmosphere. This means the squeak has to be apparent while the mechanic can have it completely off the ground and in gear at 40 mph. Often noises that occur on the road will not do it once the vehicle is on a hoist with no load on it. Also, this vehicle has traction control which will not allow excessive speed off the ground. If none of the below checks solve the issue, than I would consider waiting a little longer to help correctly issolate the cause. Another posibility would be the struts. The struts seats on these get dry, and commonly squeak. I would have WD-40 sprayed onto the top and bottom plates of the strut's in the front, where the spring sits. This is not a permanent repair, just a method of testing. If the problem allieviates, we know it came from the struts. Also, afterward have WD-40 sprayed onto the drive belt/serpentine belt. When the belt becomes wethered, it also will squeak under load. One last possibility would be the engine water pump. They normally fail at slightly abouve this milage, and often start off as a minor squeak. Have the front of the engine examined closely for small coolant leakage, in the general area of the water pump. The actual pump is hidden behind the timming cover, but the cooland will usually show past it.

-Rip




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June 22 2006 at 12:10 PM (2 hours and 22 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
Reply to RIP's Post: Thankyou for your help. It just so happens that I just filled it w/gas and the noise stopped. (this is my wife's car, so I don't drive it much.
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