knocking

1. Scotty1373 Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Northampton Posts: 5 Saxo west coast Xsara picasso

   #1 28th June 2014, 12:57

   So ive had a knocking when turning left and its been bugging the hell out of me
   At first I thought it was a bearing but after checking there is no play in either wheel and listening hard for a whineing noise proved me wrong and the bearing seems fine
   After reading a few forums and various posts sugesting this and that I investigated and decided from advice on forums it was most likely a cv joint
   Investigating today ive found this (see pic) could this be the cause? The cv boots are intact so I know its not one of those...
   https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbi...7824&source=48
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 28th June 2014, 13:01

   Driveshaft oil seal.
3. Scotty1373 Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Northampton Posts: 5 Saxo west coast Xsara picasso

   #3 28th June 2014, 13:02

   Will this be the cause of the knocking do you think?
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 28th June 2014, 13:09

   I doubt it tbh,it's the reason why the oil is leaking out though.Unless of course the leak is somewhere else & is running down the engine.
5. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #5 28th June 2014, 13:23

   Dab your finger in the oil and smell it. Gear box oil fucking stinks, if it's honking it'll be a driveshaft oil seal.
6. Scotty1373 Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Northampton Posts: 5 Saxo west coast Xsara picasso

   #6 28th June 2014, 13:31

   It is gearbox oil there are no trails above of next to it and it does have a distinctibe pong
   Is a seal an easy change or is that part of the drive shaft
   More than happy to do all the work as im more than able however my mechanical mind leaves a bit to be desired lol
   Also now still scratching my head at this knocking
7. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #7 28th June 2014, 13:33

   Does it knock when your on full lock?
8. Scotty1373 Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Northampton Posts: 5 Saxo west coast Xsara picasso

   #8 28th June 2014, 13:37

   Whilst driving it knocks whilst turning left and the knocking can be felt in the steering wheel
   Also at about 60 to 70 mph the wheel shakes like a bearing would cause
   However ive got it up on axle stands now and cant hear any knocking whilst turning full lock left and right
   I really dont want to put it in a garage as if I can do it myself I will do lol
9. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #9 28th June 2014, 13:40

   I'd say that I'll be your cv joint, you'll not be able to hear it while the cars on stands going lock to lock. Rather than change the cv joint you may as well change the whole shaft. While your at it you can change the oil seal.
   
   Depends on which side but a shaft is about £30 from J&R delivered and it easy to do yourself.
10. Scotty1373 Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Northampton Posts: 5 Saxo west coast Xsara picasso

    #10 28th June 2014, 13:43

    Yeah I was thinking that would be the best bet to be honest I think I will go ahead and order it and go from there
    More than happy changing one aswel so happy days
    Squaddies helping squaddies is a beautiful thing lol