makil6 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Posted May 14, 2009 Here i am once again for my yearly post! (Not quite). Anyway, driving along im getting a constant knock somewhere from the front end, can actually feel it up through the steering. Dont think its the drop links as when they have gone in the past that gives the impression the front end is about to drop off!! I was thinking the CV joints but all the guides and what not mention about knocking on full lock going round bends, mines is all the time. I jacked up the front wheels and moved the wheels back and forth, there is a slight knock when i changed direction but how bad would it have to be to be so bad when driving? Again any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Its a P plate 1.9tdi with approx 145k on the clock. Cheers. Quote
gregers Posted May 14, 2009 Report Posted May 14, 2009 its not the engine stabilizer bar is it??? Quote
makil6 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks for the speedy reply. Never checked that cos i was more thinking along the lines that it was something rotational that was the problem. Will definitley have a look at that tomorrow. Is this the bar with the oval rubber bush at one end and the square rubber at the other end? (thats from memory so might be totally wrong!!!!). Its def not going in any garage so the more help i get on here the better. Thanks again. Quote
gregers Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 yeah i think thats the shape of it???do a search on here for it,been mentioned many times before.hopefully you will be able to locate the problem your having.iirc to check if it is that open bonnet and grab hold of the engine and try and rock it. Quote
makil6 Posted May 16, 2009 Author Report Posted May 16, 2009 Don't think its the stabiliser bar, had a look and it all looks good. maybe have to let someone else have a drive in it and see what they think. Still open to any suggestions from here though if anyone can offer any....... Quote
gregers Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 well at least thats something else youve eliminated,so the search goes on!!!! Quote
makil6 Posted May 16, 2009 Author Report Posted May 16, 2009 Yeah, i suppose. What is your opinion on the cv joint route? Could these failing cause knocking even when going straight? Quote
gregers Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 do a search on cv joints on here it might throw up some of the symptoms that your suffering from but im not an expert im afraid,one of the experts will no doubt post and be able to offer some great advice and info. Quote
Shabazmo Posted May 17, 2009 Report Posted May 17, 2009 Look at the anti roll bar bushes. Grab hold of the bar at the centre and shake it hard.Regards Quote
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