knocking/tapping when turning left

  1. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 16
    #1
    Knocking when turning left any ideas . ?
  2. L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Neath Port Talbot Posts: 58 Saxo 1.1 X Red - First Car, 1.1 Desire - Stolen
    #2
    i have this problem too! CV joints?
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.
    #3
    Top mount / track rod end / worn ball joint / nut on steering rack / spring slipping on spring pan

    Take your pick
  4. L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Neath Port Talbot Posts: 58 Saxo 1.1 X Red - First Car, 1.1 Desire - Stolen
    #4
    i think that's what they're called haha!
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #5
    Power steering
  6. Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS
    #6
    I would defo go with cv joints/boots being fubar
  7. L-plater Joined: Jun 2012 Chesterfield Posts: 84 mk2 VTR silver
    #7
    I had a knocking from left hand side turned out to be wishbone ball joint
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Skelmersdale Posts: 112 Saxo VTR MK2
    #8
    I had same problem on my old 1.1 106, just the CV Joint needs changing.
  9. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by PhilloVTR View Post
    I had same problem on my old 1.1 106, just the CV Joint needs changing.
    Its cheaper to replace the whole driveshaft mate.
  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Peterborough Posts: 175 1.6 VTR
    #10
    New driveshafts.. I had the same problem.
  11. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Telford Posts: 181 Icelandic Furio
    #11
    Replace your driveshaft. Done.