musccoo 82 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 So after changing my e30 rack to an e46 clubsport I have this loud creak/cracking noise. It only happens when I have it on full lock (turning right) and then I quickly turn to the left. After about half a turn it makes a loud crack. Doesn't seem to affect driving rack feels nice as. I drained the rack today and noticed when it was empty the crack occurred later in the movement after about 2 turns of the wheel. Once i refilled and bled, crack occurred at about half a turn again. Thinking air lock but racks are self bleeding so don't really know. Tried to isolate it by putting a screwdriver everywhere on the rack but I cant tell. Its somewhere on the left but not really sure..could it be inner tie rod? Both outers are brand new. Subframe bolts are tight checked that today. Here is a video..(this is when I've drained the fluid so quite a bit of slushing going on...just ignore that) https://youtu.be/DzMmar3zlp4 Any suggestions appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted July 20, 2015 Turns out rack was just a bit dud, new one in and all is ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
