CPSMonteZ34 Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 So the car (1995 Monte Carlo Z34) is making some funky creaking noises like coffin hinges (hence the subject). Apparently, it's making it from both front-end suspensions over bumps. Mostly noticeable during slower driving through parking lots and streets, etc., it creaks and squeaks like metal-on-rubber while the suspension slowly moves up-and-down, leading me to suspect the bushings (which ones, I haven't figured out yet). Anyone know which is more likely? Or should I just replace all of them? Choices? I'm not particularly interested in a harsher ride, though if Energy Suspension makes a decent replacement, would you recommend it? Next...I hate my air conditioner. When it's cool, and going full-blast, the passenger-side is getting warm-to-hot air. I haven't found any vacuum leaks to speak of, but I figured someone might have encountered this before to help lead me in a better direction. Aside from this, I would imagine the relatively modest cooling capacity would have to do with this heat coming in from somewhere. If I can isolate that heat entry, I'd imagine the A/C would be cooler than current. (Aside from this, I can't stand how the car manages to redirect the air from the dash to the feet during heavy-pedal acceleration or hill climbing. Ferkin' annoying to say the least - is this common?) Otherwise, uh, I think the car runs fine. Just got back from a massive road-trip to Calgary, and Swift Current Saskatchewan (job application and transfer time - I hope), and the car did as well as could be...aside from the above issues. Oops, remembered another one. Usually, the car is started, the ABS System does its clickity-clack test on my front rotors and pads, the yellow ABS light goes out, I disengage the E-brake, the red (!) light goes out...and off I go. NOW...if I "hold!" the brake while starting the car, the ABS test is not done, and the yellow ABS light stays on. At first it didn't, but now the red emergency light stays on as well once I disengage the E-brake. There are no drivability issues associated, and the system still functions. Though remember, the lights go out so long as I do not hold the brake when I start the car. It never did this before as I have always held the brake when starting out of habit with standard trannies, so...wtf? (sigh) I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 I can't give any advice on the weird noises, but as much as we love our W-bodies, sometimes you just want to take a little anger out on these bullshit problems!!! :guns: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdelorie Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 I KNEW I saw you driving to Calgary!!! I KNEW it! Saw you right after Yahk! I was in my buddy's Camry. The only guy in the area with a monte with no front licence plate. The squeaking is probably rear suspension bushings... Just my thought. Air conditioner: Maybe check to make sure all the deflectors are moving properly/aren't binding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSMonteZ34 Posted July 31, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 Yeah, t'was me. And heads up for Mike, I saw a red Lumina Euro with a bra at Panago in Nelson two days ago. If it wasn't yours, it was damn near exactly the same. So we either saw another tourist, or there's another one in the area that I'll be waving at without you behind the wheel and the person being completely confused as to why they keep getting waved at everywhere they go. Creakin' def. coming from the front. I think ol' WD-40 is going to be paying a visit to each one until I find the one that stops squeaking. A/C - Looks like I'll be taking the seat out for that one. Laying under the dash is a pain in the ass when you're even 6' 2". Damn near couldn't bend straight when I was laying over the rocker panel for an hour to work on my stereo the other time. Live and learn I guess. Was advised to check the check-valve under the hood. :? Where the hell is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1uvakind Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 for the A/C problem, have you checked to see whether you need a recharge? i read another post on this forum that had similar symptoms to yours and it ended up that the a/c needed recharging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSMonteZ34 Posted August 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 I inquired to the cost and part numbers to a recharge kit...and as it appears, unless I have all the equipment handy, it can't be done by myself with just the canister they sell you. It'll be the next thing I have tested for the shop to take care of I guess. She blows pretty darn cold at the driver-door side though...so let's hope a recharge is all that's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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