Steering click-knock

1. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

   #1 13th September 2008, 13:46

   Hi New here but hope someone can help!
   01 vtr . When stationary or moving slow, as i start to turn (either way!) the steering clicks, wheel vibrates and can hear clunk sound! all other times ok and doesn't affect driving!
   Any ideas ?? cheers
2. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

   #2 13th September 2008, 22:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by extremepie Hi New here but hope someone can help! 01 vtr . When stationary or moving slow, as i start to turn (either way!) the steering clicks, wheels vibrate a little! all other times ok and doesn't affect driving! Any ideas ?? cheers

   Please note has been lowered, but dont know how much!!
3. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

   #3 13th September 2008, 22:46

   Sounds like driveshaft mate, when lowered it puts more strain on them, jack the car up and inspect the shaft, see if theres any leaks or play in it.
4. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

   #4 13th September 2008, 23:00

   CV joint mate.... can't replace these on saxo's unlick some cars. You'll need a whole new shaft (comes with it on) i got mine for £30 (Bedford batterie)
5. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

   #5 14th September 2008, 09:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dannyboy2005 CV joint mate.... can't replace these on saxo's unlick some cars. You'll need a whole new shaft (comes with it on) i got mine for £30 (Bedford batterie)

   wot driveshaft for £30?? from where??
   cheers
6. VTRacer Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 chelmsford essex Posts: 9291 mk1 westie, mk2 vtr

   #6 14th September 2008, 10:22

   yea were from lol as i need some. and im having the same problem with mine mate the clunking etc
7. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

   #7 14th September 2008, 10:26

   mate at citreon garage helped me cause i have exact same thing, it the drive shaft, wear on the hydrolic seal so the arm can move. past mot with it and he said is not un safe, but worth getting another rack. i going 2nd hand.
   get sv joint checked too (high velocity joint) they can go.
8. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #8 14th September 2008, 11:19

   Yea my CV joint is clicking aswell on my car
   
   Duno how long it will take to go.
   
   Driveshafts should be pretty easy to pick up for you!
   
   Glance on Ebay!
9. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

   #9 14th September 2008, 12:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by extremepie wot driveshaft for £30?? from where?? cheers

   Ever herd of Bed's Batterie (Bedford Battery)? Its based in the town cente of Bedford. They do ALL car parts, anything really. Thats where i get my parts from.
   
   They are not over priced, if anything cheaper then on the net.
   
   I got a drive shaft for £90 (inc VAT) but this was on the basis that when i return my old one i got £60 refunded back on my card. These are refurbished ones but when i had a look it looked new, infact i think it was majority of new parts.
   
   1-3 Wellington Street
   Bedford
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   Bedfordshire
   
   Tel: 01234 340661
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10. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

    #10 14th September 2008, 12:16

    £30 for a shaft is a bargain!
11. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

    #11 14th September 2008, 15:26

    Thanks for the info. will give em a call!!
12. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

    #12 14th September 2008, 18:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dannyboy2005 CV joint mate.... can't replace these on saxo's unlick some cars. You'll need a whole new shaft (comes with it on) i got mine for £30 (Bedford batterie)

    Hi, so do you think i should replace both driveshafts? dont know which knocks!
13. ozzy_hare Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Hull/York half way between Posts: 188 Topaz Gold 00' Saxo VTR

    #13 14th September 2008, 21:48

    mine does this.. just going to wait til one goes, or both.
14. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #14 14th September 2008, 22:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by extremepie Hi, so do you think i should replace both driveshafts? dont know which knocks!

    Well depends what one... When i first got my car and took it for a test drive i knew it needed a new CV joint, it was my right one i think... its pritty easy to sort out, go round a few bends slowly and which ever side its comming from is that side thats gone..
    
    I would just replace the one tbh. There not too hard to replace.
    
    P.s. I'd get it done sooner or later, if your CV joint snaps, then you will loose drive to that wheel and then you'll have no power.
15. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

    #15 15th September 2008, 07:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dannyboy2005 Well depends what one... When i first got my car and took it for a test drive i knew it needed a new CV joint, it was my right one i think... its pritty easy to sort out, go round a few bends slowly and which ever side its comming from is that side thats gone.. I would just replace the one tbh. There not too hard to replace. P.s. I'd get it done sooner or later, if your CV joint snaps, then you will loose drive to that wheel and then you'll have no power.

    Thanks............Does it both sides ah well at least i know they both will have been done!!
16. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #16 15th September 2008, 17:35

    Well if you can HEAR the noise from both sides, then its obv both gone..
    
    But if it's when you turn the steering wheel both sides then it could be just one.
17. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

    #17 15th September 2008, 19:46

    if it cv joint should get it looked at asap. when they go they do damage.
18. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

    #18 22nd September 2008, 22:20

    Thanks everyone
19. tomlax56 Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 12

    #19 22nd September 2008, 23:39

    if you dont get it looked at soon this could happen (well it did to mine)!!
    
20. Ben Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 5469 Ecoboost

    #20 22nd September 2008, 23:42

    What happened?
21. tomlax56 Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 12

    #21 22nd September 2008, 23:48

    i had that 'clicky-clonk' noise coming from the passanger side for a while, then one day it popped out that ball and socket behind the wheel and ripped the drifeshaft out!!
22. willo-1 Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 durham Posts: 2102 track car

    #22 23rd September 2008, 09:44

    ball joints bet ya
23. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #23 26th September 2008, 23:37

    Extreame Pie.. Did you get any results from Bed's Battery?
24. Petey1991 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Melton, Leics Posts: 139 1)Badman micra 1.3 lx 2)soon to be vtr

    #24 26th September 2008, 23:57

    mate had similar problem but on a fiesta and his was something wrong with his suspension on one side
25. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #25 27th September 2008, 00:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomlax56 if you dont get it looked at soon this could happen (well it did to mine)!!

    
    
    Right, time to get mine sorted out. might be worth a trek to bedfordshire if i can get a £60 rebate (fuck it, i'll take the tools and do it on the day when im there
26. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

    #26 27th September 2008, 12:19

    No not yet. getting garage to have a look first, wont cost much! then get whichever i need, or both
    but will go over there, at them prices i gotta!
27. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

    #27 27th September 2008, 12:21

    hey chinkostu, if you go there same time as me, you can do mine too!
28. adzc4 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 london Posts: 2 1st car - Citroen Saxo Vtr - Black - modified 17''

    #28 27th September 2008, 14:11

    mines doing this i think?, i have a S reg vtr, when i take corners going left quite fast it feels like sumthing is rubbing on the right hand side? obviously because of the wieght shifting onto the right hand side of the car?
    ALSO when stationary if i turn the steering left and right about a full turn on the wheel it makes a loud click/clunking noise?
    ive taken it to a few different people to be looked at and i seem to just be getting guess's on what its is so far ive been told
    wheel bearing?
    cv joint?
    possible driveshaft?
    wishbone?
    
    can any1 give me a definate answer to the problem from the description because i really want to get it sorted soon as.
29. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

    #29 29th September 2008, 21:31

    Hi, update on suspected driveshaft probs!!
    It turns out that the driveshafts are fine
    It was in fact the shocks!! yeh both pistons loose and chuckin out oil.
    was up on ramp and mechanic showed me the movement!
    so two shocks needed! btw they quoted me £300 inc for the work!
    can't afford that!!!
    will let you know more as it happens!
    see ya
30. Tsaxovtr Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 BasingJoke Posts: 1058 x3 saxo's and a 306

    #30 30th September 2008, 00:46

    that looks expensive
31. adam19 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Harlow, essex Posts: 2731 Clio 182

    #31 30th September 2008, 00:53

    ohh i got a little knocking noise- gonna get it checked now
32. extremepie Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Cambridge Posts: 372 Mini Cooper S Megane 11 Black

    #32 30th September 2008, 16:17

    Can get a pair of shocks for £40 posted, hopefully!
    Then find someone to fit cheap, shouldn't be too expensive