Very slight Knowcking from front N/S. HELP PLEASE!

1. 5trudd3rs Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Milton Keynes Posts: 217 Saxo VTR MK2

   #1 19th April 2010, 12:05

   Hi
   
   About 4 months ago my car very suddenly developed a knocking noise from the front nearside. I've checked for play in all joints, checked drop link wishbones struts etc.
   
   The noise occurs when going over small bumps and imperfections on the road surface and is more noticeable at very low speeds (10-15mph). Its very hard to explain but its like a tapping rattly knocky kind of noise. But not very loud and it has not developed much more since i 1st heard it.
   
   I would appreciate any feedback.
   
   Its a 1.4 saxo furio if that helps?
   
   Thanks
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 19th April 2010, 12:12

   Very slight noise - your one of the lucky ones!!!
   
   It will likely be a drop link, buy them in pairs for about £15.00. Can be tricky to get old one off sometimes so get someone with a bit of savvy to help unless you are experienced.
3. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #3 19th April 2010, 12:15

   i had a knocking from the n/s, was out in the saxo today and the gearbox mount snapped and ripped my drive shaft in two, now its looking sorry for its self up the road in the pub car park lol
4. 5trudd3rs Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Milton Keynes Posts: 217 Saxo VTR MK2

   #4 19th April 2010, 12:37

   Yeah i think i will get the drop links back out and replace them just to be sure. Shit the bed i better get my bottom mount checked then lol
5. 5trudd3rs Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Milton Keynes Posts: 217 Saxo VTR MK2

   #5 19th April 2010, 12:47

   Oh yeah and stevo123 i have had the drop links off before but my god were they a bitch to do. Most people i speak to who are proud saxo owners say they have a knock/creak or generally annoying noise somewhere on the car so i may just put up with it. But i will defo check that bottom mount :/
6. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #6 19th April 2010, 13:08

   i meant the upper gearbox mount under the battery so my engine is on the piss on the right hand side lol
7. 5trudd3rs Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Milton Keynes Posts: 217 Saxo VTR MK2

   #7 19th April 2010, 13:46

   Ahh right i will check it out. Do you recon if the mount itself is worn it would make any noises? I've got a feeling it will be the strut top mount but i'm really hoping it isn't that.