A L 3 X Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Noticed I've got a bit of a knock/ clunk when setting off and sometimes rolling slowly then breaking to a stop, feels as though it's coming from the front drivers side and sounds similar to a ball joint, was wondering if maybe it is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Is the big nut at the top of your coilover tight enough? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Sounds like a drive shaft thats worn possibly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Ill have a look Iddy. Anyway to check that mikey? And how much are they for a new one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Check engine mounts dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have wondered about mounts for a while also, but assumed this was from the drivers front wheel area but I may be wrong, what am I checking for? Just breaks in the rubber? Im gonna spend Wednesday checking it out if anyone could give me a list of what to check and how Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Anyone let me know how I can check all these things? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Get the whole front of car up on axle stands or similar.Makesure out of gear and rotate the wheels each way in a quick fashion.this will show any play or knocking of the shafts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawwy Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Last time mine did this engine mount was loose top driver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Like back and forward rapidly for the driveshafts? Or spin it quickly a few rotations one way then a few the other?And what am I looking for?I'll try that also thanks hawwyMy mate may be able to get it on the ramp at his work so we will spend a bit of time going over it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Right ive had it on a ramp and no luck Coulover top nut was tifht but we torqued it a bit anyway, he said ball joints drop lonks track rods all okay whxh have been replaced a year ago Engine mounts have a very slight bit of movenent but no big tears or anythinf like that and all tight It may sound slightly like a spring clunkong but the coilovwrs arent that old what could cause that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim* Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm sure im having the same problem mate but haven't had a look at it yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Were are u based mate.if ure.nearby. be more than happy to help and fault find and sort Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Let me know if you find anything Jim I'm in West Yorkshire mate, near Bradford but bit further out Into the sticks lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hmmm,i dont think i will be helping,lol,im a loooong way away.lol.Ss9 4au postcode Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim* Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Yeah and you mate it's been bugging me Edited July 24, 2013 by Jim* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Yeah just a bit, anyone near or anyone have any ideas, doing my nut in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Have you got a thicker farb? Mine sat right close at the sides of the exhaust tunnel, had to bend some bits out the way, and i say bend i mean smack the shit out of with a hammer through a block of wood, because it knocked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nah I don't mate, all standard, and has only started recently which I haven't changed anything since...I can feel it on the floor/pedals a little, and it did feel like it came from underneath around pedal front seats area this last time Really bugging me now, jacked up the car also no snapped springs, regressed top mounds and coilovers as well, anything else it could be on the coils, surely if so tho it would be over bumps the harder the more of a knock? Wondering if it is maybe a shaft but it didn't make a loud knock when spinning the wheels just a little noise from the box as obviously that will happen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Have you got an anti lift kit? They make the wishbones sit lower and slightly closer to the arb. Maybe parts have worn in and sagged slightly. Only other thing is Exhaust in the tunnel? Worn rubber or maybe ones even split. Engine will move quite a bit when setting off so expect that to move a fair amount. Try putting a cable tie tight around the rubbers to reduce movement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nah no anti lift kit, just meisters, and a rear cusco panhard. Ive had exhaust knocks before though and this sounds more of like a clunk or suspension related knock, spring clonking or something you know? Ive wobbled the exhaust loads and the backbox hits the bumper before any of the piping hits the tunnel :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Still got this issue, drivers engine mount had had it and I thought it was that, replaced all with powerflex and still the sameI've noticed if I kinda lurch the car forward a couple of feet or so then harshly brake it will do it both on the harsh set off and when I break to a stop? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I get this on mine but passenger side.But the CV joint is knackered on the side, clicks round tight corners. So I imagine it is that causing the knock when I set off / brake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Mine doesn't do the cv clicking though Pain In the arse to find lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Suppose, when I change my cv joint I will let you know if it stops, may still be a cv joint issue even if it doesn't click. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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