have a odd noise coming from my front end

1. bridgey1234 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 glasgow Posts: 583 citroen saxo vts 1998 Citroen saxo furio 03 c2 gt

   #1 20th April 2012, 21:10

   have a odd noise coming from my front end
   i got my springs changed i i noticed tht the top bolt on the strut that u see through the engine bay is not tight its making the noise when i drive could this be the problem
   
   thanks
2. Jack Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 937 NA

   #2 20th April 2012, 21:18

   Depends what type of noise it is...
   Is it a knocking noise?
3. bridgey1234 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 glasgow Posts: 583 citroen saxo vts 1998 Citroen saxo furio 03 c2 gt

   #3 20th April 2012, 21:20

   yess mate
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 20th April 2012, 22:00

   Can you move the strut by hand IE is there play in it?If so try try tightening the bolt up.
5. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #5 21st April 2012, 09:08

   I presume you mean the nut that goes on top of the shock? If so then yes it would make a knocking noise as that should be be tight.