Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 15:56:27 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> Subject: Re: Groaning front suspension
Richard Collings wrote: > > In article <eb7acv8nos9dnd6pmcgf4r7s7rdu5r8ojknopsamcom>, sds001nopsamhlink.net (Steven Stern) wrote: > > > When it's cold and my 99 9-5 (the Saabinator) rolls over a speed bump, > > the > > front end groans. I guess that's the best description of the sound I > > can come > > up with. Anyway, when I took the car in for service today, the mechanic > > told > > me "They all do that. Does it go away after about 10 minutes?" > > > > Is it a problem that can only be solved by turning up the radio or do I > > have > > potential suspension problems? > > > > I have exactly the same problem - also on a 99 9-5 Aero estate. I have mentioned it to the dealer but they > couldn't find anything wrong and as the problem only occurs when its cold (which it isn't very often), it is > difficult for me/them to reproduce. > > Very odd Does this only happen at speed bumps? "Sleeping policemen" are destroyers of shock absorbers, suspensions, wheels & wheel bearings and catalysts; negotiate with utmost care. I normally almost stop the car before gently rolling over speed bumps. Johannes http://sizefitter.com
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