squeak in 98 Legacy L SW 2.2 117k auto

[davebugs]

o.k. I thought it was strut mounts. Only happens if you torque the car like pulling out a driveway or someone bouncing on the fender. Curious part about it is that it only happens when the car is in Drive. Not Park, not Reverse, Drive only.

 

I actually can't tell for sure where it's coming from since the engine is running while I'm on ramps under the car. I used Silicone and MPL all over Aframe mounts, sway bar bushings, etc. Every pivot and rubber point. Same results. When bouncing the car from above it does sound like the noise is underneath and not the upper strut mount.

 

Struts appear original, no leaks, or other evidence of being bad.

 

Idea's before just throwing parts at it?

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

[idosubaru]

i really don't know what to make of that but i have had experience with a 97 subaru that had a failed strut. it made noises for a year or so on bumps and some turns. then it got really bad earlier this year and started vibrating and other stuff. even when it got bad it wouldn't have any noticeable symptoms when parked, bouncing, or when jacked up and pulling on stuff...only while driving. i guess the road forces/torquing were more than i could give it with my weight/hands.