Clunking

1. stevie_t Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Cheltenham Posts: 442 mk 2 saxo 1.4 Furio

   #1 18th December 2010, 09:32

   Im getting a clunking sound when i put the car in reverse just clunks once then goes sounds like its coming from the drivers side front cant see anything obvious can anyone shed any light?
2. DamoVTS Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 West Sussex Posts: 1846 Clio 182 :D

   #2 18th December 2010, 09:33

   Wishbone?
3. stevie_t Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Cheltenham Posts: 442 mk 2 saxo 1.4 Furio

   #3 18th December 2010, 09:37

   Really not sure cant see anything worn must be a joint which one i relly dont know
4. DamoVTS Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 West Sussex Posts: 1846 Clio 182 :D

   #4 18th December 2010, 09:59

   bear in mind my old vts passed MOT with a worn wishbone
5. Vtr_HBO Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 307 Silver 106 GTI

   #5 18th December 2010, 11:17

   Engine mount collapsed?
6. stevie_t Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Cheltenham Posts: 442 mk 2 saxo 1.4 Furio

   #6 18th December 2010, 17:09

   I have looked around its either an engine mount or the wishbone might just replace the wishbone 1st and see what happens. Thanks for the help guys
7. TheWorx Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Belfast Posts: 225 Peugeot 307 1.4 8v

   #7 18th December 2010, 18:13

   Your puttin it in reverse while still moving forward a bit?
8. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #8 18th December 2010, 19:24

   Instead of replacing the wishbone why not just take it for an MOT? They will soon find anything thats loose.
9. stevie_t Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Cheltenham Posts: 442 mk 2 saxo 1.4 Furio

   #9 18th December 2010, 21:42

   na putting in2 reverse then moving, car passed M.O.T in Oct only just started doing it about a wk ago
10. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

    #10 19th December 2010, 00:24

    I knew you'd say you just had the MOT done. Sometimes one could bet ones house on predictability
11. stevie_t Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Cheltenham Posts: 442 mk 2 saxo 1.4 Furio

    #11 19th December 2010, 10:15

    i wouldnt be driving the car with out M.O.T lol just have to wait till the weather picks up and take a peek
12. lambovts Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 lancaster Posts: 12 97 vts, 98 vtr, 99 vtr

    #12 19th December 2010, 11:17

    theyve got a ball socket on the gear linkage n there quite common, is ya gear stick wobberly?
13. Vtr_HBO Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 307 Silver 106 GTI

    #13 19th December 2010, 11:24

    Linkages? very much doubt linkages would cause that, If the gearbox mount had gone then your gearbox would sit in a different position to what it should, meaning it's possible it could create some clunks/bangs, Lower engine mount can also cause this...easiest way to check, jack up the car...put a long metal bar inside the mount resting on the rubber bush...and wobble, if it moves free and is spongey then it needs replacing...your entire engine will be going backwards and forwards every time there is thrust or a gear change
14. stevie_t Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Cheltenham Posts: 442 mk 2 saxo 1.4 Furio

    #14 19th December 2010, 13:56

    Cheers for the help guys when the snow is gone will have a good look should be an easy fix fingers crossed