knocking noise when i let off throtle

1. bumblebeedan Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 Seaford Posts: 17 citroen saxo 1.4 furio,

   #1 28th June 2010, 19:52

   ok hear goes. when im driving my saxo furio and i let of the accelerater, it makes a loud bang, its not backfireing its something hitting something else. and it sounds metalic. it also does it someethimes when im pulling away in reverse. could it be engine mounts or anything serious.....HELP MEE
2. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #2 28th June 2010, 20:11

   wheelbolts all nice and tight? Exhaust not knocking?
3. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

   #3 28th June 2010, 20:13

   Rear Gearbox Mount (Bolt snapped?)
4. bumblebeedan Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 Seaford Posts: 17 citroen saxo 1.4 furio,

   #4 29th June 2010, 16:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jordysport Rear Gearbox Mount (Bolt snapped?)

   never though of that will take a look, this might be a real stupid question but where is it lol..
   
   thanks
5. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #5 29th June 2010, 16:29

   Jack up the car, it is at the backside of the engine/gearbox around the same sort of height as the gear selector rods. You can't miss it really, it is pretty big and is the only real connection from the car to the engine.
6. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #6 29th June 2010, 16:50

   Id suggest engine mounts from what you describe however track rod ends give off a metallic ping sometimes!
7. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

   #7 29th June 2010, 17:56

   is it bad to drive with this and will it do any damage!
8. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #8 29th June 2010, 17:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by joe333 is it bad to drive with this and will it do any damage!

   Drive with what?
   mounts can strain components due to excessive sway but no, nothing catastrophic.. it just depends on severity. If the mounting is snapped its a differed story to having a mount with excessive play lol.
9. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

   #9 29th June 2010, 18:02

   ok mate so if it is snapped will it do any damage if i dive my car
10. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

    #10 29th June 2010, 18:04

    Its a 5 second check,
    -Crawl under car
    -Locate Lower Gearbox mount (V obious)
    -And Wiggle, see if bolt is snapped.
11. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

    #11 29th June 2010, 18:07

    ok thanks but will it do any damage to the car if they are snapped and i go out driving!
12. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

    #12 29th June 2010, 18:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joe333 ok thanks but will it do any damage to the car if they are snapped and i go out driving!

    mate for the sake of £30 and a piss easy job (20 mins max) it aint worth it.. however you'll get away with it just dont accelerate/brake hard be real gentle

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