Knocking when turning left at speed.

1. warb0 Newbie Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 6

   #1 17th April 2014, 14:08

   Hi guys, first post here!
   
   Got a saxo (no fancy mods, sorry ), however when turning left above 20mph or so there is a knocking, has anyone had similar problems, I'm no car expert so was wondering if you could help?
   
   Wondering also if any of you know a good garage in the Colchester/Suffolk area?
   
   Thanks a lot
2. aldred309uk Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2014 Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 596 2002 Citroen Saxo desire 2001 Volvo V40 1.9D

   #2 17th April 2014, 19:05

   Cv joint, New drive shaft, problem solved
3. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #3 17th April 2014, 19:37

   Drive shaft from J&R and have a go yourself using the guides here. Can easily be done with basic tools.
4. wullvfr Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 killin,perthshire Posts: 1561 Audi a3 1.8sport,kawasaki zx9r c2,Yamaha R1 track

   #4 17th April 2014, 20:26

   Check for a split cv boot as it might be worth while packing with grease and replacing the boot....
   
   The same happened to mine and the problem was solved.
5. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #5 17th April 2014, 20:28

   If you can repair it, it'll only cost a tenner if you do it yourself. Garage would charge an hour. Replace the driveshaft yourself and know for sure it's done and save.
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 17th April 2014, 20:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by wullvfr Check for a split cv boot as it might be worth while packing with grease and replacing the boot.... The same happened to mine and the problem was solved.

   Sometimes works,but depends on how worn the cv joint is.

   1 user thanked this post: wullvfr
7. warb0 Newbie Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 6

   #7 21st April 2014, 21:13

   Thanks for the comments, I was told it could be a drive shaft, as someone with limited experience with cars would it be possible to do my self? I'm pretty good at following instructions and have fixed up some stuff on motorbikes before.
8. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #8 21st April 2014, 21:30

   Info should be in here
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=173716
9. Jaynaynay Newbie Joined: Apr 2014 Nottingham Posts: 7 Poseidon Blue Saxo Desire 1.1 03

   #9 21st April 2014, 21:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by warb0 Hi guys, first post here! Got a saxo (no fancy mods, sorry ), however when turning left above 20mph or so there is a knocking, has anyone had similar problems, I'm no car expert so was wondering if you could help? Wondering also if any of you know a good garage in the Colchester/Suffolk area? Thanks a lot

   I had this problem, turned out to be the driveshaft needing replacing, if you jack it up and give the drive shaft a wiggle, if it moves that's why it will be knocking.
10. jockyb Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2013 Derby Posts: 150 Wicked Red Citroen Saxo 1.6 VTR 2003

    #10 22nd April 2014, 00:08

    The simplest thing it could be,, (and believe me, not many people would check this) is, the wheel nuts coming loose.
11. Exousia L-plater Joined: Sep 2013 Down south Posts: 72 Saxo vts Ford connect

    #11 22nd April 2014, 22:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jockyb The simplest thing it could be,, (and believe me, not many people would check this) is, the wheel nuts coming loose.

    That happend on my ford connect van . Lucky I'm
    Still alive , had new tyres fitted after a while I was
    Getting a noise from the front after a few days
    I took the car to my mates garage he took of the wheel
    Trim and a nuts where very loose it also knackard the hub .