Good afternoon all,
A newbie from South Africa, enjoying my S-type 2006 2.7D, rejoining this excellent forum under a new email handle.

The car has proved to be one of the most expensive in a long line of used cars over my 50 year driving history, but we still love the drive and look forward to every journey! Now with 200,000+ kms on the clock, she looks sleek and fast even standing still.

An issue proving hard to fix is a strange creaking noise from front suspension on right-hand turns.

Some history:
1. Sway-bar bushes replaced
2. One engine mounting renewed.
3. Two new Bilstein shock absorbers, top mounts sound.
4. Steering rack removed and reconditioned completely with rechroming and new seals.
5. No play in steering or suspension bushes.

Jaguar dealership locally cannot help further.
Local indie who did the steering rack has given up.
Roadworthy test centre (like UK MOT) cannot pinpoint it after extensive suspension exercising on their rig and pit inspection.

NO sound at all on left hand turns, however sharp.
NO sound under heavy braking straight ahead.
CREAKING as soon as a right turn is initiated.

Any Gurus out here? Help appreciated.....

Allan Morris

 

G'day and welcome! One of our Mods will be along soon to help steer you in the right direction.

Good to have you with us.

 

Welcome.

The S Type Tech section will hav eanswrs.

My X200 had that, and the RH lower balljoint was the culprit. I fitted grease nipples, and topped them up, quiet as new.

 

Hello, Alan,
Someone will be along soon to direct you to our very active S-type section where you can get help for that creaking noise.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

A great idea, many thanks!
My indie mech did suspect a dry ball joint but all he could do was use an oil can.
I'll see if he can drill and tap in a grease nipple tomorrow.
I love this forum!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Allan,

Good to have you with us.
You will get a better response if you ask your question in the tech section S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Welcome aboard Allan.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome back to the forum Allan,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow Norri's link in post #6 to the S-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum.