just back from a trip across the country and cars developed a constant knocking sound front passenger side any advise on what i should start looking at first lads any tips would be great
jasus steve you nearly gave me a heart attack only have the car a few weeks nearly had it stolen the first week and now this. ive to drive into dublin from navan now so id better take it handy
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jasus steve you nearly gave me a heart attack only have the car a few weeks nearly had it stolen the first week and now this. ive to drive into dublin from navan now so id better take it handy
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Sorry man didn't mean to scare you, if you can't hear it when the car is stopped then its more than likely not the engine. CV joint or wheel bearing etc...
One of the more experienced lads will be able to help you diagnose it better. Or Dave in STi Tuning is in between Navan and Dublin, he's in Dunshaughlin, maybe you could pop in to him, he might be able to check it out for you?
His number is 0857715343.
Sorry again man, didn't mean to scare you like that lol.
I am not sure but if the drive boot had torn or ripped would it cause a knocking sound, That can either be handy and cheap too fix or handy but expensive. If the boot is gone then you will notice grease on the ground or splattered on the underside of the car, It will onle be replacing the rubber that has too be done but if its fubbared you will need a new CV joint.
As the lads said above its possible that its something to do with the suspension or drive system.
If it only knocks when you hit a bump it could be a bushin.
If it is a worbelling noise when the car is moving it could be a bearing.
It could be a CV joint which will make noise when the wheels are in motion.
thanks lads for all the advice mechanic taking it at weekend. got a question for yis its a thicko one now ok, but im gonna ask anyway whats karma and how come ive just aquired some
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lads thanks for all your sound advice about knocking prob its wheel bearing having it done tomorrow, first day without having the car, what am i supposed to do without it you,s didnt tell me id have withdrawls :lol: