Important! : more horrible noises

1. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

   #1 1st October 2013, 08:21

   Right guys been trying to sus this one out but no luck basically theres a horrible clunk when turning the wheel but offside this time its not driveshaft at all when I jack the car up and turn its not there as soon as I drop it and do the same its back when it cluncks you can feel it thru the coil but cant see any thing wrong with it top mount maybe??
2. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

   #2 1st October 2013, 09:52

   Bottom arm, link rod or track rod end maybe?
3. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

   #3 1st October 2013, 18:10

   So had a closer examination today and have found a little split in the cv boot would this cause a knock when on the floor but not when in the air?
4. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #4 1st October 2013, 18:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mezzzzzza So had a closer examination today and have found a little split in the cv boot would this cause a knock when on the floor but not when in the air?

   If all the grease has leaked out, it could be. because when the car is on the ground the CV joint is at a different angle. So that's possible
5. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

   #5 1st October 2013, 19:23

   You think its worth just replacing the whole driveshaft seen them new for 51 squid
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 1st October 2013, 21:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mezzzzzza You think its worth just replacing the whole driveshaft seen them new for 51 squid

   Yes it is mate,people on here use a company called J+R driveshafts,can find them on ebay & they`re reliable as well.
7. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #7 1st October 2013, 23:20

   I got a new shaft from ebay for £30, and it's done me three years and 37,000 miles so far. boot only just starting to split. there's a pin hole in it.
8. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #8 1st October 2013, 23:25

   £30 delivered from J&R.
9. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

   #9 2nd October 2013, 12:13

   Just ordered driveshafts will just replace both while im at it next querie I jacked the car up again today and noticed that I can physically move my coil springs round by hand is this just because theres no tension in the springs it just doesnt seem right that I should be able to spin them!!!???
10. JoeHindle Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Preston Posts: 2007 '05 Golf GT FSI

    #10 2nd October 2013, 12:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mezzzzzza Just ordered driveshafts will just replace both while im at it next querie I jacked the car up again today and noticed that I can physically move my coil springs round by hand is this just because theres no tension in the springs it just doesnt seem right that I should be able to spin them!!!???

    That's not right at all! Is it lowered?
11. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

    #11 2nd October 2013, 12:52

    Ye I didnt think it was it has been lowered by matey that had it before so not sure by how much?
12. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

    #12 2nd October 2013, 13:05

    When I move the spring at the top the piece it sits in moves to should this be fixed to top mount or are they free standing if you no what im saying?
13. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #13 2nd October 2013, 13:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mezzzzzza Just ordered driveshafts will just replace both while im at it next querie I jacked the car up again today and noticed that I can physically move my coil springs round by hand is this just because theres no tension in the springs it just doesnt seem right that I should be able to spin them!!!???

    That's what I thought at first. Sometimes springs may clunk when slow turning as they settle in position, but that's it. Anything else indicates a fault. that and the CV joint, I suspect you hit a nasty pothole.
    
    Have you checked thoroughly for a broken spring. It's not always obvious to the eye, but more when you drive it: it clunks at slow turning speeds, and the wheels bounce when at higher speeds.
    
    Like you described it, it should not move by hand. Check for signs of a break at the bottom of it. Or you have the wrong part fitted in there and it's too small.
14. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

    #14 2nd October 2013, 13:53

    Springs are definatly not broken spent a long time looking cuz I thought the same im going to check that they are the right springs now. Also do you think it could be anything to do with top mounts hoping I can just order top mount kit for a quick fix thats if the springs are right ones
15. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

    #15 2nd October 2013, 14:00

    So springs look ok to me apex lowering springs but noticed there is still standard shocks could this be problem?
16. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

    #16 2nd October 2013, 17:58

    Anyone?
17. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #17 2nd October 2013, 18:19

    Standard shocks lowered isn't the best option. What I have at the minute, the ride is shocking and I'm sure it's knackered a dampner as it's not designed to work with less travel. I've got some upgraded ones but haven't fitted them yet.
18. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

    #18 2nd October 2013, 18:41

    Hmmmm starting to think just get brand new coilovers and fit them what you think?
19. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #19 2nd October 2013, 19:02

    If you've snapped a spring and your running standard shock you may as well get a kit. No point changing the springs and leaving the old inserts in.
20. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

    #20 2nd October 2013, 19:31

    Springs not snapped just not sure why its clunking when I turn was going to do the driveshafts and replace top mount see if that solved it just wasnt sure if its worth doing the whole lot
21. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

    #21 2nd October 2013, 20:07

    Top mount usually clunks when you go over bumps under acceleration. (less load on the struts)
22. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #22 2nd October 2013, 21:18

    Surely though you shouldn`t be able to move a spring around by hand?
23. mezzzzzza Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Farnborough Posts: 23 2003 saxo vtr

    #23 3rd October 2013, 07:20

    Well im going to do both driveshafts and ive ordered kyb top mounting kit so when old driveshafts are of will replace both sides then can also get a proper look at the springs:-)