Please help!!!

1. tashiesaxo1 Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13

   #1 27th August 2010, 22:40

   My saxo is making a strange " knocking " type of noise , it is mostly when i am going round roundabouts or round the corner, but does happen when i am driving straight and braking, this has been a problem for a while but is getting worse, any advice would be much apreciated. Thanks x
2. user_29778 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Stourbridge Posts: 3996 Vauxhall corsa 1.2 Saxo 1.6 vtr

   #2 27th August 2010, 22:47

   Maybe cv joint or drop links jack car up have a look under, wobble wheel, tug on drop links, look for split / grease on cv joint
3. RachBabyX Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Cheshire Posts: 441 furio ;)

   #3 28th August 2010, 12:00

   yeah will be the cv joints mine used to be the same had one fixed which the garage i went to told me it was the right side. got it replaced and then the same noise come from the opposite side because the pressure was put onto the weaker one. cost me 220pound to get it all sorted.
4. shane1234567 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 64 Saxo Vts 2000 plate, mk2, modified (weekend car)

   #4 28th August 2010, 13:32

   sound like a CV joint to me aswell, go under the car and put you hand on the CV and shake it, if any play the bearings have worn
5. tashiesaxo1 Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13

   #5 29th August 2010, 21:42

   Sorry but i am a girl and i dont even know what the CV is ? Is it dangerous? Think ill have to get it in the garage ?
6. benvts10 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 63

   #6 29th August 2010, 22:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tashiesaxo1 My saxo is making a strange " knocking " type of noise , it is mostly when i am going round roundabouts or round the corner, but does happen when i am driving straight and braking, this has been a problem for a while but is getting worse, any advice would be much apreciated. Thanks x

   sounds more like warped disks and low pads. jack the car up and spin the wheel by hand, if it goes lose then tight i would say its that.
7. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #7 29th August 2010, 22:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by benvts10 sounds more like warped disks and low pads. jack the car up and spin the wheel by hand, if it goes lose then tight i would say its that.

   
   Wouldn't knock really.
   
   
   Most likely CV joint. Means new driveshaft time.
   
   Best to inspect your balljoints and drop links first though, They're cheaper to replace. Just look for any split gaiters/rubbers.
8. benvts10 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 63

   #8 30th August 2010, 02:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mr_P Wouldn't knock really. Most likely CV joint. Means new driveshaft time. Best to inspect your balljoints and drop links first though, They're cheaper to replace. Just look for any split gaiters/rubbers.

   sorry yes nocking noise rive shaft bearings have play. genral wear and tear
9. tashiesaxo1 Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13

   #9 2nd September 2010, 23:23

   ohhh is this a big job?
10. user_41275 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 burton/derby Posts: 72 black '51' plate saxo vts :D

    #10 2nd September 2010, 23:30

    i'm having it done at the moment for 180 pounds for both new driveshafts at a garage including all parts and labour, so not too bad
11. tashiesaxo1 Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13

    #11 8th September 2010, 21:53

    how did you know it needed doing? in other words..what is your car doing? x
12. Fubsy Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Worcestershire Posts: 148 Citroen - Saxo VTS Vauxhall - Corsa

    #12 9th September 2010, 23:04

    £180! They take min's to change with the correct tools I would surgerst just get some reconditioned ones for £30-£40 each if ur in the midlands I can surgest a good place
13. tashiesaxo1 Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13

    #13 13th September 2010, 11:12

    im in north wales x