S60R - Noises on full turn from steering!?!

[M12TGH]

Just bought a 2003 S60R from Volvo and I'm finding that when at full turn which is used quite a lot due to poor turning circle the car makes scraping/knocking noises when moving slowly. Is this normal? Is the wheel touching something or is it the suspension/steering adjusting? Any ideas thoughts?

[oogieboogie]

From what I understand it will be the steering stops needing copper grease or the wishbone bushes are getting worn.

[M12TGH]

oogieboogie said:

From what I understand it will be the steering stops needing copper grease or the wishbone bushes are getting worn.

Thing is I just bought it from a main Volvo dealer who had done the usual used car checks, however I think they must have had it for a few months before I took it. Should they have checked this? Should I report it under my 1 year warranty or is it a wearing out issue so not covered?

[oogieboogie]

I'd guess wear and tear isn't covered (but worth pushing the point). If they're half decent they should put some grease on, it's only a 5 minute job.

[signia]

Is it on 18s or 17s?

My T5 is on the BBS 18s and they scrap the inside of the wheel arch - they always have. I rang up the dealer after driving it home when I bought it to check. They said it was normal - the depth of the wheel arches are too small for 18s.

They also said it's because the car had the sports pack with a sports chassis so it sits lower.

I've also had the lock stops replaced too. They take quite a beating because of the awful turning circle. They could be making a bit of a noise.

[Smartie]

when i had mine i was told that some makes of tyres (18's) would rub on full lock, even with the correct stops etc.

[ilovevolvo]

Hi all you need to do is install a new pair of steering stops but pack them from behind with a few washers to space them out enough this will save your inner wheel arch guards.

Russ
www.rtmechanics.co.uk

[M12TGH]

ilovevolvo said:

Hi all you need to do is install a new pair of steering stops but pack them from behind with a few washers to space them out enough this will save your inner wheel arch guards.

Russ
www.rtmechanics.co.uk

Thanks guys. They are 18's and it sounds like as you describe. Any danger in leaving this job for a bit before I sort it. Is it just inner wheel arch guard damage I'm looking at + a bit of tyre wear? What should such a job cost?

[Smartie]

Of course, this will make the comedy turning circle even more fun! LOL

[oogieboogie]

Smartie said:

Of course, this will make the comedy turning circle even more fun! LOL

Hmmm... having just visited Gatwick and requiring a 3 point turn to get up and then back down a level, fun isn't the word I'm using today !

Edited by oogieboogie on Thursday 21st December 12:56

[M12TGH]

Yes, had a Vectra Supertouring before which was like a go-cart in comparison. Local multi-storey in Brum will be fun come New Year sales when I have to 3 point it up and down each level!!!!! Still I'm very much enjoying my new Ultra-Barge!

[k321]

my s60 also has the 18, bbs wheels and car always has that noise when i turn the car, seems as if something is scraping, again like signia had the sportspack on, my t-5 with 17's never had that noise
guess the 18's are too big but worth it

[off_again]

oogieboogie said:

Hmmm... having just visited Gatwick and requiring a 3 point turn to get up and then back down a level, fun isn't the word I'm using today !

Oh crap, I had forgotten about multi-storey car parks.... damn, must try and avoid...