Important! : Doing my head in click

1. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

   #1 17th March 2010, 09:43

   Hi Guys
   
   I was on motorway when a low pitch vibration began it was coming from the drivers side wheel.
   I was told that it could be the wheel bearing or driveshaft. I was also told that the ball joint in the wishbone was knackered. So I replaced the driveshaft, wheel bearing, droplink and the wishbone. Now I get a click noise when moving off and it also happens when you reverse a little. I’m sure its got to be one of the new parts that have been fitted because it wasn’t happening before.
   
   Thanks for the advice in advance!!!
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 17th March 2010, 09:46

   id personally go with the droplink not being tight enough.
3. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

   #3 17th March 2010, 09:57

   i've checked all nuts and they are tight
4. grumpypants Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 429 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0

   #4 17th March 2010, 10:48

   Worn anti-roll bar bushes can also cause the problem you have described.
5. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

   #5 17th March 2010, 11:16

   are these easy to replace?
6. grumpypants Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 429 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0

   #6 17th March 2010, 13:26

   Fairly easy to replace, perhaps a little fiddly. But make sure it is the bushes that are worn first.
7. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

   #7 17th March 2010, 14:14

   how do icheck to see if they are worn?
   
   thanks
8. grumpypants Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 429 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0

   #8 17th March 2010, 15:15

   Find your anti-roll bar and follow the bar from the outside to the inside (i.e towards the engine) and you will come across a clip holding a rubber bush, usually held with two bolts. Hold the anti-roll bar and try moving it. Any movement within the rubber bush indicates that the bush is worn and requires replacing.

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9. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

   #9 18th March 2010, 08:35

   will have ago tonight
10. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

    #10 18th March 2010, 08:42

    jus had a quick look doesn't seem to be the bushes
11. grumpypants Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 429 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0

    #11 18th March 2010, 16:23

    Have you checked your track rod for any signs of wear??
12. Slugshead Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Cardiff Posts: 1087 1.4 Red Westcoast Mk2 Posi Blue VTS

    #12 18th March 2010, 16:36

    I had to use a blow torch and a windy gun to do mine back up they just wouldnt go on
13. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

    #13 19th March 2010, 12:53

    the track rod ends aren't that bad and the track rod seems fine. when going left over bumps you can also feel it judder/clunck through into the footwell of the driverside
14. user_31231 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Derby Posts: 1153 VW Passat 1.9tdi 150

    #14 19th March 2010, 12:57

    it sounds like the antiroll bar mine did the same and mine didnt moved when i tryed to move mine but i took them off and the was f*cked and i replaced them and they are fine no noises
15. Pidge Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Loughborough Posts: 305 Saxo MK1 VTR

    #15 19th March 2010, 13:36

    check for wear or splits on gaiters?
16. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

    #16 19th March 2010, 15:02

    gaiters are brand new jus put a new driveshaft in last week
17. grumpypants Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 429 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0

    #17 19th March 2010, 16:12

    A further check to do on the anti-roll bar, is to take the hold on clip off and move the bush back an inch or two and physically look at the anti-roll bar. It should be the same diameter all round, if its worn the bar will appear to be waisted (i.e smaller in diameter than the rest of the bar). If it is waisted then the anti-roll bar will require replacing.
    Also check the security of the brake caliper bolts. Another thing it could be is the spring side of the brake pad. If the spring that goes into the cylider is deformed or has a prong missing it may allow the brake pad to move about when the brakes are applied.

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18. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

    #18 20th March 2010, 10:11

    brake pads are ok, nuts are tight, spring is ok, will have a look at the anti roll bar properly as you said. will let u no the outcome
19. saxoKNT L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37 saxo VTR 2001 1.6 8v

    #19 23rd March 2010, 16:48

    had a look at the anti roll bar and the bushes and everything is solid.
    
    could it be the engine mount? or steering rack?
    
    and where can i find the nuts that hold the steering rack to see if they are tight?
    
    thanks
20. grumpypants Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 429 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0

    #20 26th March 2010, 08:52

    Locate the steering rack and you will see the brackets holding the steering rack to the engine bulkhead. The bolts are usually with the Torx heads. Check the engine mounts for any movement or obvious wear or damage.