Axle...

1. user_65821 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182

   #1 2nd March 2015, 12:57

   Right, I've checked the arb plate, checked for camber, tyres are all even, and there's no play at all in the wheels. But I'm getting clanking/banging from the rear over slight bumps in the road, and can only lead to being the axle surely (doesn't sound like it's the exhaust knocking, that's also firm and secure). What else is there to check? Was originally going to be getting it lowered this weekend, but the noises have told me otherwise.
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 2nd March 2015, 16:00

   Shock absorber bolts nice and tight?
3. user_65821 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182

   #3 2nd March 2015, 16:04

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Shock absorber bolts nice and tight?

   They appeared so, I did question whether it would be the shocks, as they could be worn which would explain the knocking over bumps, possibly. I'll give them another look over Stevo
4. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #4 2nd March 2015, 16:26

   Was going to suggest giving the shocks a good check over, sounds more like a worn bush there than anything else.

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5. user_65821 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182

   #5 2nd March 2015, 17:17

   Can't diagnose anything from just looking underneath the car, tried rocking it but made no noises at all, nothing seems loose, so will have to be a garage jobby for a check over.
6. Coops200691 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 120 Saxo vtr

   #6 2nd March 2015, 19:57

   Its more than likely the antiroll bar needs tightening back in place using bolt and washers(there is a guide on stickys) does it sounds like two bottles clanging?
7. user_65821 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182

   #7 3rd March 2015, 00:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Coops200691 Its more than likely the antiroll bar needs tightening back in place using bolt and washers(there is a guide on stickys) does it sounds like two bottles clanging?

   Nope had that before, different sound.
8. Coops200691 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 120 Saxo vtr

   #8 3rd March 2015, 06:16

   Hmmm :s
9. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #9 3rd March 2015, 16:58

   I'll bet the sound isn't even coming from the rear.
   
   Check the front suspension.
   
   At the rear, check your boot floor - arch seam. pick off the sealer and lift the carpet off. ANY sign of orange in there warrants further investigation
10. user_65821 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182

    #10 3rd March 2015, 22:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MartinObviously I'll bet the sound isn't even coming from the rear. Check the front suspension. At the rear, check your boot floor - arch seam. pick off the sealer and lift the carpet off. ANY sign of orange in there warrants further investigation

    It is the rear, it's fairly obvious. Car is also bare stripped and not a spot of rust anywhere to be seen, everything is solid underneath. I'm more leniant towards the rear shocks currently as stated above, just can't properly check them over.
11. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

    #11 4th March 2015, 16:15

    the axle could still be buggered without having play but then im not sure how exactly it could be making a banging noise its more likely to be squeaky or creaky like a rusty old door hinge, not sure if this has been said already but check over all the bolts make sure its all tight too.