FLENG Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 hi all so i searched knocking front end , drop links, steering rack and strut mounts things like that but couldn't find what im looking for... ive got a knock/rattle on the front end when i drive on bumpy roads, so i jacked it up today and shook things around, it does look like there is play in anything except the rack, also i have a very slight creek form the steering which i read could poss be the strut mounts? there is no play up and down when you shake the wheel but there is a little play left to right both sides it failed the mot in December (before i bought it) for ball joint and track rod end, the track rod end is new not sure about the ball joint (hence the ball joint thread earlier) im just hoping its not the rack can anyone shed any light? im getting it looked at soon just though i might get a heads up before then... thankyou Quote
zorgman Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 you cant detect drop link play as its under pressure for the cost of a pair i;d just change them you'd prob find thats your rattle as description points to it. Quote
FLENG Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) you cant detect drop link play as its under pressure for the cost of a pair i;d just change them you'd prob find thats your rattle as description points to it. thanks zorgman i might try them and hope for the best thanks for the fast response edit: dont suppose you know a rough price for a genuine set do you? Edited January 20, 2011 by FLENG Quote
seatkid Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 95% certain your problem is drop link(s)..read FAQ no.2 Quote
mikej Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 If i recall correctly a genuine set (pair) from Frauds cost me approx Quote
FLENG Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Posted January 20, 2011 If i recall correctly a genuine set (pair) from Frauds cost me approx Quote
zorgman Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) i got mine from NPA motor factors stll going strong after 3 years with no noise off you however fitted a st on a ford ka same make and only lasted 6 mths, case of pays your money. check price of drop links from all 3 dealers seat alhambra, ford galaxy and vw sharan all same part but 3 different prices Edited January 21, 2011 by zorgman Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.