AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
Question Hello, I have a 1997 Volvo 960 with about 136,000 miles on it. It was making a squeaking/creaking noise when going over bumps, stopping, etc. I recently had the shocks and struts replaced. It does ride better, and sits higher. However, its still making that annoying squeaking/creaking noise. Its not as bad, but its still enough to be annoying. It sounds like its only coming from the front. Could this be the coil springs going bad?
Answer Steve,
You need to bounce the car and listen for the noise. You can try to spray lube on the different bushings to see if it quiets down. Spray at the spring if you hear the noise there. Once you have found the area of noise then you can replace or tight as needed. If the car sits up good and takes bumps well I do not think that the springs are bad.
