Cloinky steering

1. Mikol Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Somewhere between Bedford and Brixworth Posts: 2373 106 XS 16v Driveway Ornament

   #1 16th July 2009, 12:03

   Lads,
   
   Right everytime I turn past a certain point I get a very satisfying 'DOING' from the suspension.
   
   It happens when i turn approximately 1 and a half turns to the left, and if you turn all the way to full lock it will DOING on the way out, then DOING again as you turn back in, at the same point.
   
   Any ideas? Strut top mount bearing?
   
   Recently the entire struts were replaced, lowering springs fitted and the old dampers were replaced with stiffer ones, but I did use my old spring cups & top bearings, which were fine beforehand.
   
   Could it be the damper collar? Although it seems VERY specific as it only happens at one point of the steering travel...
   
   Any anecdotes / knowledge appreciated
   
   Track rod ends were replaced today and I havn't heard it since ... yet. But only because my wheel bearings and driveshafts are fucked awaiting replacement aswell
   
   Cheers
2. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #2 16th July 2009, 12:51

   will be the spring moving around in the spring seat i would think
3. redsaxo22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 lanark Posts: 108 saxo vtr 99,mgf 2001,saxo forte,vaux corsa,cant fi

   #3 16th July 2009, 13:05

   mines does this too. it the springs. don't think its anything to worry about unless its bad.
4. taki Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2005 Rotherham Posts: 141 AX VTS, Saxo VTS

   #4 16th July 2009, 15:01

   When i took my struts to peices i also greased the rims of the plates that slide against eachother while steering, this seemed to sort the problem out for me.
5. Mikol Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Somewhere between Bedford and Brixworth Posts: 2373 106 XS 16v Driveway Ornament

   #5 16th July 2009, 15:30

   Top bearing then?
   
   May just order some new ones, theyre not TOO expensive.
   
   Shit the bed though, 2 top bearings, 2 wheel bearings and 2 driveshafts is gonna please my bank manager
6. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #6 16th July 2009, 15:33

   sorry if im hijaking, mine nocks when im turning corners, could it be any of the above
7. Mikol Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Somewhere between Bedford and Brixworth Posts: 2373 106 XS 16v Driveway Ornament

   #7 16th July 2009, 15:49

   Probs shafts dude. Check for leaks at the gaiters or your CV joint may just be worn and needs replacing. I.e. new shaft

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8. user_22887 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 276 saxo vtr 03 plate artic silver saxo vts 99

   #8 17th July 2009, 22:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sykes2009 sorry if im hijaking, mine nocks when im turning corners, could it be any of the above

   more than likely it will be the lower balljoint, easiest way to fix it is to buy a wishbone arm...ebay are usually gd, should cost about £30-40 for one.
9. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #9 18th July 2009, 12:02

   where did posts go from last night, who was that idiot
10. dt_ Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Huddersfield Posts: 393 Zx volcane td Peugeot 205 1600 auto

    #10 18th July 2009, 13:27

    I replaced my springs and dampers and suffered with this, for me tightening up the collar that holds the damper in place sorted it out. Did you do the work yourself? if not take back to the garage and ask them to tighten it up a bit more
11. Mikol Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Somewhere between Bedford and Brixworth Posts: 2373 106 XS 16v Driveway Ornament

    #11 18th July 2009, 23:55

    Take it back to the garage?
    
    Pfft! Home fix ftw!!
    
    Nah the problem was solved by replacing pretty much everything. Track rod ends, hub bearings, driveshafts, top mount bearings. So somewhere in there it fixed itself. (Hub bearings & shafts were knackered anyway)
    
    Also, when i took the strut out i noticed i could twist the top mount and the damper would twist with it, up until a point whereafter the damper would stay still, which was probably what caused the very specific 'shift' causing the noise
    
    WD40 on that and the damper stayed still no matter where i twisted the top mount.
    
    Job done.
12. Saxo_s7evo Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Billingham Posts: 588 Citreon Saxo VTR

    #12 19th July 2009, 10:03

    it may also be a ball joint too mine does it and needs replacing