2002 Golf V6 4Motion - Front creaking and brakes

[nridley]

Hi all - I've recently purchased a really good 2002 example of the Golf V6 4Motion. It's only had 1 lady owner, done 60,000 miles, is immaculate, has full VW service history and MOT until January.

A couple of things I wouldn't mind help with from anyone who may know better than me!

Firstly, when I go over a speedhump, there is a creaking noise coming from the nearside front wheel / suspension arm, but on visual inspection, I cannot see anything untoward. Any ideas?

Secondly, the brake pads need to be changed in about 5,000 miles. Are these fairly straightforward to do?

Thanks for your help.

Nick

[Vee]

Yes, brakes pads are very straighforward to do.
The creaking when I had mine was due to the anti roll bar bushes. Common issue with these cars around that mileage.
Be careful as there are 2 sizes of ARB fitted and fitting the wrong bushes mean it will start to squeak again pretty soon.

How are the cooling fans on yours ?
Do they run constantly ?

[nridley]

Hi, thanks for the response.

Yep, I've got nothing wrong with the cooling as far as I can see. What is up with yours then?

[wrighty78]

If the fans run constantly, they're fine. If they don't, and if they just come on in short bursts at full speed, they're not. Common fault on the 4Mot. Only really becomes a problem when either (a) it eventually blows the big fuse on top of the battery leaving you with no fans at all or (b) cooks your aircon unit.