creeking noise from drivers front , help needed ordering part

[Ryan81]

got a creeking noise coming from the drivers front when turing coming from drivers side of the escos .... started when i hit a rat (or a kitten with a long tail it was dark, but my mate was sure it was a rat )on the back roads

i opened the bonnet and pushd down on suspension turret part and nothing , but get it at slow speeds when turning the wheel

sounds like a creeking flootboards any help?

[JHS]

The metal cup at the top of the suspension is probably broken, very common problem

Edit, these bastards:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-SI...item2eaae63996

[cosmo]

The metal cup at the top of the suspension is probably broken, very common problem

That would be my port of call too

[MATCOS]

Jesus these used to be 7 quid

[JHS]

Jesus these used to be 7 quid

They probably still are at Ford
I only used the ebay ad to point out what part I ment as my description was crap...

[MATCOS]

YEAH it is AlexCabrio, the Cosworth owners friendly parts man

[cosmo]

YEAH it is AlexCabrio, the Cosworth owners friendly parts man

NOT

[radiant rob]

stone in the spring cup
track rod end loose

[The Radman]

That would be my port of call too

me too

[COZZFATHER]

stone in the spring cup
track rod end loose
creeking wallet
broken chequebook

[cosmo]

broken cheqebook

PMSL .................. but how true

[FletchCossie]

The metal cup at the top of the suspension is probably broken, very common problem

Edit, these bastards:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-SI...item2eaae63996

Alex is getting more expensive Alex is very good if your mates with him, he always sorts you out

I replaced these cups a long time ago when I had a knocking noise on the front. Sent front coilovers off for refurb as we thought these were the problem. Turns out the pinch bolt to ball joint bolt was loose and letting the ball joint rattle.

[Ryan81]

need a little help ordering the part from ford , the guy behind counter not help full about as much use as a choclate fire gaurd , anyways he did print me out the brakdown of the suspension part for ordering parts can any one tell me what number this is , i think its item number 8 ?

[JHS]

http://www.escortrscosworth.com/foru...ad.php?t=11211

[radiant rob]

i had the same problem i spoke to radman about it he heard the noise
said it was the same thing so i took it to my mates garage & the bolt on the bottom ball
joint was loose nipped it up & it has been fine since.