knocking noise

1. seanjp L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 bromsgrove Posts: 40 saxo mk1 desire mk2 silver vtr

   #1 10th January 2011, 20:39

   when im turning right around some corners i get a knocking noise from the left hand side but i dont get it all the time. any help would be great thanks
2. SamT_2k7 L-plater Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 40 VTS & VTR

   #2 10th January 2011, 21:02

   it could be your driveshaft knocking
3. seanjp L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 bromsgrove Posts: 40 saxo mk1 desire mk2 silver vtr

   #3 10th January 2011, 21:06

   yes but would'nt the driveshaft allways be knocking when i go round corners this only happens some times, could it be the spring maybe?
4. user_48591 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Dundee Posts: 227 Silver Mk2 VeeTeeEhr

   #4 10th January 2011, 21:16

   could be a number of things, wishbone bolts, bushes, droplinks, track rod ends, broken springs.
   best thing to do is jack up and remove tyre and have a good look around.
5. seanjp L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 bromsgrove Posts: 40 saxo mk1 desire mk2 silver vtr

   #5 10th January 2011, 21:17

   ok thanks mot is 21st, will it fail while its knocking?
6. user_48591 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Dundee Posts: 227 Silver Mk2 VeeTeeEhr

   #6 10th January 2011, 21:29

   totally depends on what the problem is mate as they will inspect the suspension.
   try checking your wishbone bolts inside the footwells as 80% of the time this causes the knocking.
   while your cars jacked + tyre removed hit the bottom your droplink upwards, if you hear a knocking noise thell need replaced.
   also check all the bushes and joints for splits/wear
7. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #7 11th January 2011, 11:15

   First port of call is to check the CV joints of your driveshafts..
   
   Most parts have different knocking noises, driveshaft is normally clicking when going round a corner
   
   As above posted get the wheel of and get someone to free up the steering wheel to turn it the direction of the noise
8. ptceltic Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 eastkilbride, glasgow Posts: 474 saxo VTR

   #8 11th January 2011, 11:29

   i have the same noise but it is when i turn and it is all the time and it is my drive shaft
9. seanjp L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 bromsgrove Posts: 40 saxo mk1 desire mk2 silver vtr

   #9 11th January 2011, 13:20

   yes il get it jacked up on the weekend if i cant find what it is i will just take it to the garage.