loud knocking

1. squeak Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 118

   #1 9th September 2009, 15:59

   ive got my mot next month and just been doing all the little bits to make sure it goes through and i went out for a drive and started hearing a loud knocking when turning and don't have any idea of what it is could any1 help?
2. jamiemol Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 aberystwyth...mid wales Posts: 802 maritius vts

   #2 9th September 2009, 16:43

   check your driveshaft if its when turning the gaitor may have burst already
3. Slammed_Posi_Vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2006 Royal Tunbridge Wells y0 Posts: 2602 Icelandic VTR

   #3 9th September 2009, 16:44

   yeah its probably your cv joint, the gaitor (rubber cover) may have split and lost the oil, making the clicking/knocking noise
4. Stevie-J Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 151 1997 Saxo 1.1 X , 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0 Sport+

   #4 9th September 2009, 19:47

   If its the CV joint, you cant get them on their own - you will need the entire driveshaft, but they are not expensive, about £60 or thereabouts. Once the gaiter splits or comes off, the cv joint ingests all grit and crap from off the roads and the bearings get destroyed very quickly - re-greasing them wont help once you can hear the joint knocking on turning.
5. squeak Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 118

   #5 9th September 2009, 22:03

   kk thanks guys ill jack it up and have a look tomorrow
6. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #6 10th September 2009, 01:51

   Sounds like you c.v joint bud!!
7. squeak Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 118

   #7 10th September 2009, 16:28

   ive had a quick look as i didnt have much time and theres no leaks do u think it jst needs some grease?
8. Slammed_Posi_Vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2006 Royal Tunbridge Wells y0 Posts: 2602 Icelandic VTR

   #8 10th September 2009, 16:56

   probably not, did you see if the rubbers still looked in good condition?
9. jamiemol Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 aberystwyth...mid wales Posts: 802 maritius vts

   #9 10th September 2009, 17:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by squeak ive had a quick look as i didnt have much time and theres no leaks do u think it jst needs some grease?

   if its knocking loudly then grease wont solve it if the damage has already been done
10. squeak Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 118

    #10 11th September 2009, 01:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jamiemol if its knocking loudly then grease wont solve it if the damage has already been done

    sometimes its loud sometimes its quiet
11. jamiemol Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 aberystwyth...mid wales Posts: 802 maritius vts

    #11 11th September 2009, 11:34

    id just change the shaft rather than playing about with gaiters have you checked you ball joints in your wish bones?
12. squeak Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 118

    #12 11th September 2009, 13:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jamiemol id just change the shaft rather than playing about with gaiters have you checked you ball joints in your wish bones?

    na i ent done tht im gonna get it up in the air take off all wheels 2 clean them and have a gd look at it
13. Ramsay84 L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 Preston Posts: 33 Citroen saxo VTR 2001

    #13 11th September 2009, 23:27

    hiya mate i had a similar problem like this it was only wheni was turning left mind, i was my front suspension arms they were worn so it could be them my rear axle was also goosed.
14. squeak Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 118

    #14 12th September 2009, 12:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ramsay84 hiya mate i had a similar problem like this it was only wheni was turning left mind, i was my front suspension arms they were worn so it could be them my rear axle was also goosed.

    well i had a mechanic look at it where i gonna get it motd and he says its comming from up high and he can't quiet work out what it is but it will pass mot with some adviseries
15. jamiemol Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 aberystwyth...mid wales Posts: 802 maritius vts

    #15 12th September 2009, 13:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by squeak well i had a mechanic look at it where i gonna get it motd and he says its comming from up high and he can't quiet work out what it is but it will pass mot with some adviseries

    
    have you checked the big nut on you strut top the nut in the cup which bolts the damper?
16. squeak Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 118

    #16 13th September 2009, 11:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jamiemol have you checked the big nut on you strut top the nut in the cup which bolts the damper?

    nope haven't checked that ill have a look tuesday when im free
17. Sorchiton Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 9

    #17 18th November 2010, 14:59

    if its a knocking it might be your suspensions/ wishbones, if the bushes have worn, as you turn a corner the play in the joints will probs be creating the 'knocking noise' its as the bushes arnt holding the sus' arm strong enough and in effect are rattling around. this is the problem with mine and i plan on doing the work soon. however i though i would check here to see if any one has ever done this job before. if so come across and problems???
    
    i know its a fair simple job but you know. . . .
    
    i had the same prob tho i first changed the driveshafts, which was half the knocking noise, but once i did that i could hear another sound, this happens to be my front sus arms. just got em today, £34 each.
    cheers