Where's that creak coming from?

[Deezal Man]

Here's one for the master troubleshooters. .

My 98. 5 has recently started to make this creaking sound if I hit a bump or while driving over an uneven surface. It seems to be coming from behind the dash, or as if its from the drivers side hood hinge. I've tried to reproduce it by pushing and pulling on things, but I hear nothing. Its definitely caused by the frame flexing... but I don't know what is affected by this.

I know vehicles develop cold weather creaks and noises. . but I'm afraid this one won't go away come spring. I could be wrong.

Further, I remember the old 89' 2wd Dodge farm truck making a similar sound under the same conditions.

Any ideas? I'm lost on this one. I'm hoping its something others have come across and fixed.

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98. 5' 24v 2500 Auto/3. 54 4x4 SB QC 285-75-16's on Alcoa's. Everything but leather. PIAA 1200's, AMSOIL dual filter relocation system, Smittybuilt Stainless Steel Nerfs, Rhino Liner(Junk), K&N air filter(For Sale)15 year AMSOIL dealer. Time permitting, Soon to include Ultra-lite Pyro,0-50lbs boost, Trans temp in the pillar. Rancho 9000's with in cab adjustment.

 

[Bob Wagner]

check the archives there is a fix by spraying silicone spray on the steering shaft @the firewall under the hood. it worked for me.

 

[BV]

There is a TSB (TSB 23-08-99) for an instrument panel creak.

Check it out at: http://www.ece.vt.edu/~dfritz/

 

[lawdog]

Deezal Man,
I just made an appointment to take my 2000 QC 4x4 S/B in for the creak in the dash. I found a mechanic that also has a 2000 cummins that I would trust for the T. S. B. , since it involves a chisel and sheet metal. However, I was doing some checking on my own tonight, before it goes to the dealer on wed. , and found that the creak is quieter with the hood release popped, and gone with the hood open. I was checking it by driving up a sidewalk curb in a parking lot (slowly). I noticed mine creaked the most when I put the right rear up the curb. I found that the black plastic closeout panel for the top of the cowl, the piece the wiper arm shafts come thru, that runs side to side, would creak if I put pressure down on it and slid it forward and back on the drivers side. If I get time tommorrow, I am going to pull off the wiper arms and take out the panel to see if the creak is gone then with the hood shut, before taking to the dealer. If you read the T. S. B. , you will understand why I have lived with the creak for over a year, as I was scared of the fix, but the creak has gotten so bad I can't take it any more. Just something to check before they take a chisel to your truck...

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2000 QC SHORT BED 4X4, 24 VALVE W/ 275 HP INJECTORS, 3. 54 GEARS W/ POSI, AUTO, BLACK WITH EVERYTHING EXCEPT LEATHER,285/75R16 KELLY SAFARI AWR, RAIDER NOMAD CAB HIGH CAP,FACTORY RAZ STEREO W/ STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, KENWOOD 848 AMP, KENWOOD EXCELON 6X9 IN DOORS AND KENWOOD EXCELON 6IN. ROUND DUAL-MAGS IN REAR DOORS, MTX FACTORY FIT BOX W/ 2-10"SUBS UNDER REAR SEAT

2001 ARCTIC CAT ZR800 TWIN LE BLACK...

 

[illflem]

Deezal Man,your noise shouldn't be too hard to pindown.
When I read your topic title,being the redneck I am,I thought you had a creek coming from your truck,I thought poor guy's got one he// of a leak. #ad