Knocking on back end

1. Ashleyderby L-plater Joined: Aug 2011 Derby/Chaddesden Posts: 30 Saxo VTR Mrk 2 Silver.

   #1 23rd August 2011, 03:55

   Hi all, Just brought my vtr a few days ago everythings ok with it apart from the fact that there is a constant knocking coming from back end and its pretty loud. I have the idea it could be the torsion bar maybe?? Can't really see anything visible underneath tho.
   
   Cheers.
2. Treebo88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Somerset Posts: 167 Black saxo VTR MK2 silver top.

   #2 23rd August 2011, 04:00

   its your back axel bud, are the wheels cambering in badly ? you will either need to recon ur axel depending on if the tubes gone or money etc, better off grabbing another axel mate !
3. Ashleyderby L-plater Joined: Aug 2011 Derby/Chaddesden Posts: 30 Saxo VTR Mrk 2 Silver.

   #3 23rd August 2011, 04:07

   The wheels don't really camber in much mate just the usual, How much would it be for mine to be recon do you recon? i know a complete rear axle is about £80 - £150.
4. Treebo88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Somerset Posts: 167 Black saxo VTR MK2 silver top.

   #4 23rd August 2011, 04:10

   i was quoted for a back axel around £150-£200 for everything , thats new hub bearings the lot.. all depends how much you want to spend...
   
   I haven't bothered as mine doesn't knock it just cambers a bit more on one side than the other nothing noticable really... I'm going to wait and get a recon'd and lowered back axel if i can, cheaper and easier mate as its only a couple of bolts and its off... also the brake pipes but thats simple enough.
   
   Chris
5. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

   #5 23rd August 2011, 04:14

   Could also be loose ARB, Or could be fucked axle. Jack the car up and try rock the wheels side to side and up and down. If there is play means bad axle or if the wheels camber. I had this my wheels would wobble at speeds and could feel it vibrating inside car.
   
   Recon axle from IM axles is £360 and they will lower it included in price, thats a an uprated one too. Worth getting as getting a second hand axle is risky as it could have same fault or not last long. Plus you get warrenty.

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6. Treebo88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Somerset Posts: 167 Black saxo VTR MK2 silver top.

   #6 23rd August 2011, 04:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Vtr_Cam Could also be loose ARB, Or could be fucked axle. Jack the car up and try rock the wheels side to side and up and down. If there is play means bad axle or if the wheels camber. I had this my wheels would wobble at speeds and could feel it vibrating inside car. Recon axle from IM axles is £360 and they will lower it included in price, thats a an uprated one too. Worth getting as getting a second hand axle is risky as it could have same fault or not last long. Plus you get warrenty.

   Uprated in what way mate ??
7. Ashleyderby L-plater Joined: Aug 2011 Derby/Chaddesden Posts: 30 Saxo VTR Mrk 2 Silver.

   #7 23rd August 2011, 04:17

   Its not too bad really, mine really does need doing as its bloody annoying lol.
   
   Yer why not mate if you can get one would be alot easier in that sense.
   
   Cheers for the advice mate.
   
   Ash.
8. Treebo88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Somerset Posts: 167 Black saxo VTR MK2 silver top.

   #8 23rd August 2011, 04:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ashleyderby Its not too bad really, mine really does need doing as its bloody annoying lol. Yer why not mate if you can get one would be alot easier in that sense. Cheers for the advice mate. Ash.

   no probz, matey does have a point tho, maybe worth doing if its a uprated axel u get too ?
9. Ashleyderby L-plater Joined: Aug 2011 Derby/Chaddesden Posts: 30 Saxo VTR Mrk 2 Silver.

   #9 23rd August 2011, 04:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Vtr_Cam Could also be loose ARB, Or could be fucked axle. Jack the car up and try rock the wheels side to side and up and down. If there is play means bad axle or if the wheels camber. I had this my wheels would wobble at speeds and could feel it vibrating inside car. Recon axle from IM axles is £360 and they will lower it included in price, thats a an uprated one too. Worth getting as getting a second hand axle is risky as it could have same fault or not last long. Plus you get warrenty.

   Yer thats a good point, and i am thinking of having it lowered so would be an easier option. I've had the car up and shook the wheels and nothing iuts only when the car is on the ground and you shake the car you hear it pretty badly.
10. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

    #10 23rd August 2011, 04:19

    The oilite axle which is what i have bought from them. They use wider bushes than standard and IM axle own stub pins. And it has self greasing nipples so when the suspension lubricates itself and prevents stub pin to wear.
11. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

    #11 23rd August 2011, 04:21

    Is it a constant noise? or only at certain speed or on bumpy roads? squeeking or a thudding noise?
    
    Other things it could be is if exhaust is hitting something underneath? Or spare wheel cage loose causing it to squek?
12. Treebo88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Somerset Posts: 167 Black saxo VTR MK2 silver top.

    #12 23rd August 2011, 04:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Vtr_Cam The oilite axle which is what i have bought from them. They use wider bushes than standard and IM axle own stub pins. And it has self greasing nipples so when the suspension lubricates itself and prevents stub pin to wear.

    Have you got some contact details you can pass on to everyone as i think this is something alot of people in here could benifit from !
    
    Thanks dude your a legend !
13. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

    #13 23rd August 2011, 04:23

    http://www.imaxle.co.uk/
    thats the site
    
    They are an affiliate member on the here anyway. Great service from them, would recommend them
14. Ashleyderby L-plater Joined: Aug 2011 Derby/Chaddesden Posts: 30 Saxo VTR Mrk 2 Silver.

    #14 23rd August 2011, 04:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Vtr_Cam The oilite axle which is what i have bought from them. They use wider bushes than standard and IM axle own stub pins. And it has self greasing nipples so when the suspension lubricates itself and prevents stub pin to wear.

    I will replace the rear axle its just finding the time to do it as i use it pretty much on a daily basis to get to work and i drive upto southport at weekends to see my girlfriend lol but i suppose the car comes first lol haha.
15. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

    #15 23rd August 2011, 04:28

    I would find out if it is definatly the axle first before spending a wedge replacing it dude
16. Ashleyderby L-plater Joined: Aug 2011 Derby/Chaddesden Posts: 30 Saxo VTR Mrk 2 Silver.

    #16 23rd August 2011, 04:34

    Its a constant noise like as if something metal is hanging from the bottom of the car.
17. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

    #17 23rd August 2011, 04:37

    Check ARB bolts are tight and spare wheel change if thats knocking something.
18. Ashleyderby L-plater Joined: Aug 2011 Derby/Chaddesden Posts: 30 Saxo VTR Mrk 2 Silver.

    #18 23rd August 2011, 04:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Vtr_Cam Check ARB bolts are tight and spare wheel change if thats knocking something.

    Thats a good idea actually never thought to check them especially the ARB bolts.