Sounds like the shock is shot. I had my front one
creak when I pushed down on that corner of the car and
also when I hit bumps in the road. With 130k miles on
the car you're probably due for a complete suspension
redo: shocks, struts, and the strut bearings. A good
way to test your whole suspension would be to get a
person of around 200 lbs or more press down on one
corner of it and see if the car will "sway". After the
suspension replacement you'll feel like you have a
brand new car. And if you want the OEM Bilstein shocks
that were on there (that are different suspension from
all the other models) from the factory they will be no
more than $400 for all parts and labor (if you find a
good shop). Hope I helped.

    Garrett

--- Paul Andrews <emosound@...> wrote:

> Did you get the gas tank filler neck shield recall
> done?  On my wife's
> car, the new shield covered the bumpstop on the neck
> on the rear
> passenger side, and when compressed, it made some
> noise.  I cut out the
> shield to uncover the bumpstop, and it's fine.
> 
> If that's not it, and you do replace the shocks,
> don't get stock ones at
> the dealer.  It'll cost an arm and a leg and you can
> get much better
> shocks from the aftermarket.
>
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Jetta/Suspension/189/5
>
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Jetta/Suspension/188/10
> You can get nice replacements for $60/ea for the
> rear, and under $100/ea
> front.  Boge and Bilstein are both reputable shock
> companies.  At that
> sort of mileage, make sure to replace the strut
> mounts at the top of all
> 4, as well as the strut bearing in the front.
> Front kit is $43:
>
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Jetta/Suspension/198/5
> 
> It's also possible that the bump just damaged the
> shock mount rubber on
> that corner.  They're probably worn out by 130k
> anyway.
> 
> -Paul
> 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vr6@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:vr6@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> nano_jones
> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 6:03 PM
> To: vr6@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [vr6] Shocks and Struts??
>
>
> just curious what you guys might think the problem
> is. I have a 98
> jetta glx with 130k miles. Taking her on a cross
> country (us) road
> trip. The trunk has quite a bit of weight in it
> (actually moving a lot
> of my stuff)I hit a good bump and ever since, the
> rear passenger side
> makes a creaking noise as the car moves up and down.
> Happens when the
> car is moving and also when parked - ie I can walk
> over to the rear,
> push down on the car and as it bounces up and down,
> it makes a creaking
> noise. My guess is with the weight and bump, I must
> have damaged the
> shock. Do you guys think that is the case or does it
> sound like
> something different to you? Before I call the dealer
> and get a quote,
> should I be looking at replacing all shocks and
> struts or just the
> damaged one? (they have never been replaced). Also,
> if it is just a
> shock/strut issue, do you have any idea as to what
> kind of ballpark
> cost would I be looking at?
> thanks.
>
>


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