Clunking Noise

1. Strike6 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 106

   #1 2nd May 2008, 08:56

   Hey
   
   I seem to get a clunking noise when driving my VTR. I dont think its gearbox or clutch related because when I dip the clutch and coast, the noise doesnt go away, neither does it go away when not in gear.
   
   However if I brake a little, the noise dissapears for about 10 seconds and then slowly creeps back again. My spacial awareness is rubbish and I cant figure out if its coming from the front or the back though!!
2. Strike6 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 106

   #2 2nd May 2008, 11:33

   Anybody...anybody... ECHO..... ECHO....
3. dt_ Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Huddersfield Posts: 393 Zx volcane td Peugeot 205 1600 auto

   #3 2nd May 2008, 12:23

   I had something like that recently, happened mainly when i pulled away and braked. It kept on getting worse and worse... turned out id not tightened my wheel nuts up enough they were all hand loose!
   
   Or it could be driveshafts or CV joints
4. WelshyUK Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Northampton Posts: 1386 MK4Golf1.6SE,BMWE30Sport, KDX125,FZR400RRSP1

   #4 2nd May 2008, 12:38

   It could be anything brake/steering or suspension related, go through the usual jack it up and check for any play or loose bolts, K Buddy!!
5. littleracer Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180

   #5 2nd May 2008, 12:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Strike6 Hey I seem to get a clunking noise when driving my VTR. I dont think its gearbox or clutch related because when I dip the clutch and coast, the noise doesnt go away, neither does it go away when not in gear. However if I brake a little, the noise dissapears for about 10 seconds and then slowly creeps back again. My spacial awareness is rubbish and I cant figure out if its coming from the front or the back though!!

   sounds like suspension/steering although it could be driveshafts mate
6. Strike6 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 106

   #6 2nd May 2008, 13:06

   Hmmm well its currently in the garage having a service with brake pad change, I asked them to have a drive of it to see what it could be so hopefully they'll figure it out.
   
   Wose case scenario, driveshafts?
7. Fezz_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Stone, Staffordshire Posts: 241 1998 vtS

   #7 2nd May 2008, 13:14

   could be the front ball joints dose it happen more when you turn, if so ist probably that, if it is it wont be much to fix couple of hundred to get 2 brand new ones and fit them
8. Strike6 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 106

   #8 2nd May 2008, 14:20

   Hmmm I havent really noticed it when turning...however whenever I pull into my driveway the car makes a strange pinging sound that I need to diagnose as well
9. littleracer Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180

   #9 2nd May 2008, 15:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Strike6 Hmmm well its currently in the garage having a service with brake pad change, I asked them to have a drive of it to see what it could be so hopefully they'll figure it out. Wose case scenario, driveshafts?

   worst case i cant say as it could be anything,describe the clunk and what state its in when it does it,excellerating etc.
10. Strike6 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 106

    #10 6th May 2008, 13:19

    Update on this!
    
    After having my full service done, the car now no longer makes this clunking noise! I think it must have been brake related but havent got a clue what it could have been, all I know is that its now fixed :-)
11. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #11 7th May 2008, 19:12

    oh right. my car makes the pinking noise. normally at slow speeds, pulling away or stationary...makes sorta like a crunching noise as you turn the steering wheel...
12. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #12 7th May 2008, 22:03

    Driveshafts,does it sound like a squeeky floorboard?
    
    
    Steve.
13. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #13 7th May 2008, 22:43

    no. its a crunch when you turn the steering wheel about 30 degrees either way...noise is gradually getting louder on mine now
14. boarer2004 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 Brighton, East Sussex Posts: 3577 saxo 1.4 westcoast, vts

    #14 7th May 2008, 23:24

    omg how wird i had the same problem and couldnt find a solution i left it and the last week i havent heard it so i dnt no
15. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #15 7th May 2008, 23:38

    i'm just concerned as you can see the road wheel judder as it crunches...going to try taking it to kwik fit tomorrow i think see what they can find
16. WelshyUK Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Northampton Posts: 1386 MK4Golf1.6SE,BMWE30Sport, KDX125,FZR400RRSP1

    #16 8th May 2008, 08:04

    This sounds like it could be steering rack problems!!! worth a thought!!
17. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #17 9th May 2008, 18:09

    well i took my car to formula one today and they said it seems to be coming from the UJ on the steering where it does through the bulk head. theres apparently a ball and it pops out of its housing thus causing it to clunk. has anybody had this before???
18. AdamWhyp Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Llanelli Posts: 1800 Saxo project S1400!!!

    #18 9th May 2008, 18:26

    mine done this...can you feel the clunking?? if so...it could be:
    - Droplink
    - Snapped ball joint
19. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #19 10th May 2008, 08:15

    can feel it from the road wheel but not the steering wheel. Can hear it really loudly from inside and outside the car. Adam did it knock on corners and stuff?
    
    cheers
20. jasmine-16 Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1

    #20 16th June 2010, 19:18

    i just has my saxo to the garage because it was making a squeaking noise and found out i had a hole in the exhaust so i got it fixed, now when am changing gear or taking off a bit fast it makes like a tiny rattle/clunk sound.....any help!?
21. boarer2004 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 Brighton, East Sussex Posts: 3577 saxo 1.4 westcoast, vts

    #21 16th June 2010, 20:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jasmine-16 i just has my saxo to the garage because it was making a squeaking noise and found out i had a hole in the exhaust so i got it fixed, now when am changing gear or taking off a bit fast it makes like a tiny rattle/clunk sound.....any help!?

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