Light knocking when accelerating left..

1. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #1 7th October 2011, 15:44

   When I start turning left and put my foot down slightly, I can hear this quiet knocking coming from the left, it doesn't match the speed of the wheels - in fact it's faster.
   
   What could this be? a CV joint? I was told you'd only hear that on full-lock, but if I turn left slightly and accelerate I can hear it - a very quick but quiet knocking sound.
   
   It's not that loud, but I'd rather get it sorted before it gets worse. Any ideas? Thanks!
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 7th October 2011, 15:47

   Yerr more then likely to be cv joint..

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3. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #3 7th October 2011, 15:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by furio-cam Yerr more then likely to be cv joint..

   Cheers for the quick reply. My father had a CV joint wearing on his VW - it sounds exactly the same, but you could only hear his on full lock. That's what made me question it.
   
   Expensive to get done? By a garage inc. labour I mean.
4. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #4 7th October 2011, 15:51

   Shouldnt be no more £30 - 40 i spose, maybe more some garages will try to talk you in to buying a new drive shaft.

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5. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #5 7th October 2011, 15:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by furio-cam Shouldnt be no more £30 - 40 i spose, maybe more some garages will try to talk you in to buying a new drive shaft.

   Fantastic. Cheers buddy
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 7th October 2011, 16:36

   check wheel bolts, driveshaft nut and that everything is tight. check the wishbone for play on the joints and mounts.
   
   If it is the CV joint its £10 for the rubber boot and takes about 30mins to fit.
7. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #7 7th October 2011, 16:41

   When you fit the new boot use jubliee clips not the standard push fit crap too
8. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #8 7th October 2011, 16:53

   All good tips, much appreciated wheel bolts are fine, where is the drive shaft 'nut' located? I'm not that mechanically minded
9. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #9 7th October 2011, 16:56

   centre of the hub mate. Take the wheel off and you'll see it but it may have a cover over it depending on the car
10. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

    #10 7th October 2011, 18:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gandi699 centre of the hub mate. Take the wheel off and you'll see it but it may have a cover over it depending on the car

    Cheers buddy