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Author HELP! Knocking noise while driving
Edtrix_GSI16V
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2nd May 04 at 08:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

when im driving i can hear a knocking noise sounds like a tamberine,only does it when im moving sounds like its coming from the front,
doesnt sound like an exhaust problem anyone any ideas?
greengoddess
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suspension mounts maybe
MoNkEy MaGiC
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hmmm sounds sort of similar to my Gsi!!

only happens on mine wen going over bumps or suddenly hit a rough surface!

apparently could be anything mate..... shocks, springs, anti roll bar, craddle bolt etc

get the under of the front of your car checked for "any" loose nuts and bolts first!
Edtrix_GSI16V
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someone told me that its the ball joints apprantly?
Craig6682
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My 106 sounds like a fiesta Too much redline skills

Could be the gearbox mate. Dunno nothin bout cars really, i just love em
kerzo
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maybe it is a tamborine, check typical tamborine locations such as glovebox, under passenger/drivers seat, in the boot, spare wheel well.

once you find the tamborine securely fasten it otherwise remove it from your vehicle
diddon
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quote:
Originally posted by MoNkEy MaGiC
hmmm sounds sort of similar to my Gsi!!

only happens on mine wen going over bumps or suddenly hit a rough surface!

apparently could be anything mate..... shocks, springs, anti roll bar, craddle bolt etc

get the under of the front of your car checked for "any" loose nuts and bolts first!


That sounds like a broken wish bone
MoNkEy MaGiC
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3rd May 04 at 13:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by diddon
quote:
Originally posted by MoNkEy MaGiC
hmmm sounds sort of similar to my Gsi!!

only happens on mine wen going over bumps or suddenly hit a rough surface!

apparently could be anything mate..... shocks, springs, anti roll bar, craddle bolt etc

get the under of the front of your car checked for "any" loose nuts and bolts first!


That sounds like a broken wish bone


were about is the wish bone
how can i check if thats causing the noise? ans is it serious??

 
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