Jbc562l Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hi, 1200 Herald Steering column has just developed a creaking noise at low speed/parking etc. It's coming from near the steering wheel centre. I will squirt some WD in there at first opportunity but would appreciate any opinions on what's creaking. I'd like to lube the right bit first time ! There is no significant play, so I'm assuming its not much to worry about. Cheers. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 the bushes in the column are rubber with a sort of bonded nylon tubular bearing surface they go dry and can groan, i would use a spray grease or engine oil, WD and similar are a quick fix but has no life or any long lasting lubrication . a smear of vaseline or grease on the horn ring while youre in there Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbc562l Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Thank you Pete, sound advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Vaseline keeps getting a mention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Pete has it on repeat prescription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 would you like to repeat that !!!! pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I had creaking from the steering column, it seemed to be coming from the horn push. However, it turned out to be part of the wiring loom dropped across the steering column. Plastic covered wire against metal, squeaking and creaking. I re-attached the loom to where it should be, so it didn't rub and chaff. I guess Vaseline would also have worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzerman Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hi I have used silicone lub spray with good result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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