Heavy Knocking

[tin2.3]

hi all,

i have a heavy knocking and it sounds like metal on metal when going over bumps& pot holes, near side front.

i have got 1997 2.3, I've tried to look 0n faq's but cant find anything

any ideas please, ;) .

thanks tony

[seatkid]

You didnt look very hard then ;)

 

Almost certainly anti roll bar link(s) worn, covered by Tech FAQ nr 2 or just click here. Very common fault, and cheap and easy to fix.

[tin2.3]

thanks for the help,

dont know why i cant open faq links

[seatkid]

You're using Internet Explorer.......which doesnt work with the FAQ or many other things too.

 

Download Firefox, CHrome or Opera and you're good to go....

[a18nkd]

hi a bit random but i also had a loud knocking noise when i went over bumps had the car up on a ramp checked all the usual anti-roll bars,drop links etc... all solid so back down and less than 10 mtrs from the ramp noise was still there then a couple of weeks later i found by accident that the battery was loose (leaned on the battery to try and look at engine mounts (got desperate) and the battery moved got a new bracket from scrappy's and bingo noise gone. The battery was nice and tight when i got the car but must of vibrated loose

[inchley313]

I have a similar noise on mine and have found the front top mounts have had it. I have found a poly bush replacement by floflex on ebay for about £35 so will be fitting these soon. I'll let you know how they do!!

[sparky Paul]

I have a similar noise on mine and have found the front top mounts have had it. I have found a poly bush replacement by floflex on ebay for about £35 so will be fitting these soon. I'll let you know how they do!!

 

Before you start ripping it to bits, make sure that the top mounts are indeed kaput.

 

It is quite normal for there to be a considerable amount of movement in the top mount when the weight is off the wheel, due to the floating design of the top suspension mounts... this is often mistaken for a fault.

Edited October 1, 2012 by sparky Paul

[inchley313]

Yup!! Pretty sure the top mounts are gone!! I jacked it up and the top of the strut feels like it's loose. It moves backwards and forwards about 5mm either way. Checked the top nut and thats tight.