Few Problems

1. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

   #1 10th December 2010, 12:33

   Im starting to wonder why I bothered buying my 3rd french car and this one I love but its doing my head in now:
   
   1) Rattling on the engine has developed, have checked oil level all is ok, sounds like it is coming for the cambelt area?
   
   2) Driveshaft(s) clunking round corners, how do I tell which one it is? am I better off replacing both?
   
   3) Squeaking when driving? Car is lowered 50mm
   
   4) Clutch feels very high, can I just adjust it or is it likely to need replacing?
   
   thanks in advance
2. Eskimo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Nottingham Posts: 3194 Fabia vRS + Miata

   #2 10th December 2010, 12:41

   Im not a mechanic but..
   
   1) Not sure, engine mount fucked maybe.
   
   2) Check for oil leak, and any play.
   
   3) Dampers be fucked.
   
   4) What model Saxo you got? VTS/R etc, mk1/2?
   
   But on mk1s VTR and below I know can be adjusted..
   
   Think others self adjusting? Not 100% sure.
   
   I'm on phone so can't see.
3. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

   #3 10th December 2010, 12:54

   Quote:

   What model Saxo you got? VTS/R etc, mk1/2?

   MK2 VTS mate
4. Eskimo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Nottingham Posts: 3194 Fabia vRS + Miata

   #4 10th December 2010, 12:57

   Think that's self adjusting.. Have look under bonnet, see if can see the cable, will have 2 nuts and bolts on it that you loosen to adjust, if not it's self adjusting. And your clutch is on way out.
5. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

   #5 10th December 2010, 12:59

   Thanks mate, bloody french shit, time for a car change I think
6. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #6 10th December 2010, 13:22

   Check your driveshaft to see if seal is split
7. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #7 10th December 2010, 17:48

   never seen a saxo with a self adjusting clutch tbh
8. Eskimo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Nottingham Posts: 3194 Fabia vRS + Miata

   #8 10th December 2010, 20:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mandyslover70 never seen a saxo with a self adjusting clutch tbh

   Like I said, I'm not 100% sure as never owned a MK2.
9. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

   #9 21st April 2011, 08:40

   OK I know im opening an old thread of mine again but thought best to rather than open a new one!
   
   Engine Rattle Sorted - Loose Spark Plug
   
   Clutch - Is fine (think I was just being paranoid..... and no I dont smoke the green stuff)
   
   Changed both shafts - Now got a loud bang when stopping and when dry steering sounds like a knocking sound....... BALL JOINTS?
   
   Squeaking is still there but doesnt seem to be related to the bumpiness of the road, more wheel rotation but not all the time?