G35 Compression Rods are Total Crap
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At least in my circumstances, the creaking problem is very dependent on temperature - hence it's seasonal. Right now in the hot DC summer, I barely notice the sound (though it is there). But come fall and coolers temps, the noise is guaranteed to come back with a vengence, and there will be lot's of posts on the forums all of a sudden.
Jason- Just for my education, what is a "service file". Does that refer to pending updates to the online parts system, or something special, etc.?
Jason- Just for my education, what is a "service file". Does that refer to pending updates to the online parts system, or something special, etc.?
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Service file is basicly a part number that has more info to it...
For example...
When entering a part number:
12345-AB123
In the part description it may say "SERVICE FILE"
So then we put that part number into a different parts system and it will give more info on the part...
For example, it may say to use a certain number for specific vehicles, or say use multiple part numbers to fill a quantity of 1...
So it may ask you to use...
12345-AB987
along with quantity 2 of 54321-AAAAA
So in alot of the "Online Catalogs" like our OEM parts web site uses and some other stores use as well, the part numbers that go to a service file generally do not work or give false price information...
For example...
When entering a part number:
12345-AB123
In the part description it may say "SERVICE FILE"
So then we put that part number into a different parts system and it will give more info on the part...
For example, it may say to use a certain number for specific vehicles, or say use multiple part numbers to fill a quantity of 1...
So it may ask you to use...
12345-AB987
along with quantity 2 of 54321-AAAAA
So in alot of the "Online Catalogs" like our OEM parts web site uses and some other stores use as well, the part numbers that go to a service file generally do not work or give false price information...
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Originally Posted by Noremac
At least in my circumstances, the creaking problem is very dependent on temperature - hence it's seasonal. Right now in the hot DC summer, I barely notice the sound (though it is there). But come fall and coolers temps, the noise is guaranteed to come back with a vengence, and there will be lot's of posts on the forums all of a sudden.
Jason- Just for my education, what is a "service file". Does that refer to pending updates to the online parts system, or something special, etc.?
Jason- Just for my education, what is a "service file". Does that refer to pending updates to the online parts system, or something special, etc.?
Agreed on the seasonal thing. It makes a little noise now since it's the hot summer time but it made a lot more noise during the fall/winter months. If I can't get my dealer to replace these things under warranty in the next few months before it runs out I may try the DIY method that some people do for making solid motor mounts. Just need to find a proper resin to fill the compression rod bushing area with. And if that still doesn't work then I'll give in and just buy the new revised rods.
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I never realized the squeaking/creaking noise was due to a torn bushing, I just thought it was stiff or rusty or something. So if I have torn up compression rod bushings, is that allowing some uncontrolled movement of the knuckle and wheel? I'm not sure exactly where this piece fits in the suspension.
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Originally Posted by bocatrip
How does that effect the probability of any creaking issues down the line?
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