Under Bonnet Knocking?

[belial]

Hi everyone, hope you can help please, i get a weird soft knocking noise from the front of the car, usually at slow speeds while driving in a straight line? i have just this week had the MOT done it flew through, i still asked the garage to have a look for anything loose or out of the ordinary, and they said everything is safe and sound, but the knocking is still there?

It only happens now and then NOT ALL THE TIME, but it is a worry.

Anyone please?

[rayc]

Drop links starting to go or suspension top mounts maybe?

[NikpV]

slow speed over any sort of bump would indicate a drop link going - usually its quite loud though

[swanny1970]

Just replaced my drop link and the knocking I had has gone.

[belial]

Thanks people, what does a 'drop link' look like and what does it do? and how much to replace?

thanks...

[big_kev]

Try here

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=322

[belial]

Thanks mate.

[~adema~]

I got through 3 drop links in 18months. :lol:

[~adema~]

.....and yes, they were genuine ford ones...lol.

[NikpV]

had ours replaced at 25k and had no trouble ever since - now on 85k must be your driving style ........................................vroom :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: or possibly you do starship mileage :lol: