Knocking noise from front end!

1. kevwins Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 swansea Posts: 4 saxo furio full vtr spec

   #1 19th June 2011, 11:38

   Hi all just need a little help with a certain knocking noise, just come all of a sudden mainly from driver side but sometimes can be felt on passenger side,only happens when going over bumps and travelling at a slowish speed(under 40mph).Had a new wishbone fitted last year so its not that, track rod ends seem fine there's also no play in the wheels, any other ideas would be much appreciated so that i know what to check and fix myself! thanks.
2. RickVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Leyland, Lancashire Posts: 265 2000 Saxo VTR

   #2 19th June 2011, 11:39

   mine does this and its the strut top mounts. im replacing both of mine this week.
   
   Its sometimes the spring moving in the cup too.
3. kevwins Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 swansea Posts: 4 saxo furio full vtr spec

   #3 19th June 2011, 12:00

   Yeh top mounts were mentioned having a look later, springs seem to be fine though.
4. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #4 19th June 2011, 13:42

   Check your steering rack for play. Namely the knuckle behind the inlet manifold.
5. kevwins Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 swansea Posts: 4 saxo furio full vtr spec

   #5 19th June 2011, 18:00

   Yeh thanks stupidly forgot about the steering will check !!
6. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #6 19th June 2011, 18:09

   Check out your droplinks as well
7. kevwins Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 swansea Posts: 4 saxo furio full vtr spec

   #7 21st June 2011, 18:43

   Cheers guy's for the suggestions just had my mate round who knows everything about everything!! and within 5 mins. of vigorously shaking the front end, sorted! Worn drop link driver side, just had a new pair 12 quid bargain!
   Thanks again!!!